
Oil, oil levelsee Engine oil
On-board computer
see Control system
One-touch gearshifting ..................... 121
Operating safety .................................. 22
Ornamental moldings, cleaning ....... 262
Overhead control panel ...................... 33
P
Paintwork, cleaning .......................... 261
Paintwork code ................................. 347
Panic alarm .......................................... 61
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ...................................... 195
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Operation ....................................... 195
Roller sunblinds ............................. 194
Synchronizing ................................ 196
Parcel nets ......................................... 199
Parking ............................................... 113
Parking Guidance ..................168, 170
Parktronic system ..........................165
Parking and standing lamp
Replacing bulbs ............................. 319
Parking brake .................................... 113
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 289
Parking Guidance .............................. 168
Canceling ....................................... 171
Detecting a parking space .............169
Parking .......................................... 170
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors ................95
Transmission position ....................118
Parktronic system
Cleaning system sensors ...............263
Malfunction .................................... 168
Minimum distance .........................167
Sensor range ................................. 166
Switching on/off ........................... 168
System sensors ............................. 166
Warning indicators ...................27, 167
Parts service ...................................... 346
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(Canada only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (Canada only)
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
(USA only) see Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp (USA only)
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety
Pedals ................................................. 254
Pelvis air bags ..................................... 42
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning ...................... 265
Power assistance .............................. 254
Power outlets .................................... 207
Power seats see Seats
Power steering
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Operation ....................................... 192
Synchronizing ................................ 194
Power washer .................................... 261
Power windows ................................. 105
Cleaning ......................................... 264
Operation ....................................... 105
Rear door window, override
switch .............................................. 60
Synchronizing ................................ 107
Practical hints ................................... 268
Preglow indicator lamp ..................... 110
PRE-SAFE ®
............................................ 53
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 274
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ................................. 69
Activating/deactivating .................137
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 274
Problems
While driving .................................. 112
With vehicle ..................................... 23
With wipers .................................... 105
Product information ............................ 20
Production options weight ............... 25114Index212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 14

Program mode selector dial (E 63 AMG)
Automatic shift program ........121, 123
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program ................120
Proximity key
see Key, SmartKey
PSI (air pressure unit) ....................... 251
R
RACE START (E 63 AMG) ................... 159
RACETIMER ........................................ 132
Radar sensors
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 282
Switching on or off ......................... 144
Radiator ..................................... 224, 252
Radio
Selecting stations ..........................134
Radio transmitters ............................ 257
Rain sensor see Intermittent wiping
Rear axle oil ....................................... 360
Rear center console ashtray see Ashtrays
Rear center seat belt
Unblocking ....................................... 51
Rear doors
Child safety locks ............................ 60
Rear door window
Override switch ................................ 60
Rear fog lamp
see Fog lamps
Rear lamps
see Tail lamps
Rear seat head restraints
see Head restraints
Rear view camera .............................. 171
Cleaning the camera lens ..............263
Rear window defroster ..................... 191
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ..................................... 229, 251
Refilling
AdBlue ®
......................................... 334
Refrigerant, air conditioning ............ 362
Refueling ............................................ 220
Regular checks .................................. 222
Reminder, Seat belt
see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
see Key, SmartKey
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ............. 212
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ......... 211
Replacing
Key .................................................. 80
Replacing bulbs ................................. 318
Reporting safety defects .................... 23
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 298
Warning lamp ................................. 310
Restraint systems
see Occupant safety
Retaining hook .................................. 199
Rims ........................................... 251, 353
Roadside Assistance ................... 21, 210
Roller sunblinds ................................. 194
RON (Research Octane Number) ..... 363
Roof rack ............................................ 198
Rubber parts, cleaning ...................... 265
Run-flat tires see MOExtended tires
S
Safety
Driving safety systems .....................61
Occupant safety ............................... 36
Reporting defects ............................ 23
Safety belts
see Seat belts
Seat belt force limiter ......................... 52
Seat belts ............................................. 48
Adjustment function ........................51
Automatic comfort-fit feature ..........53
Children in the vehicle .....................56
Cleaning ......................................... 266
Fastening ......................................... 50
Height adjustment ...........................51
Proper use of ................................... 49
Rear center seat .............................. 51
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Index15212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 15

Safety notes ..................................... 48
Telltale ............................... 29, 52, 307
Seat heating ......................................... 92
Seating capacity ................................ 238
Seats ..................................................... 87
Adjustment ...................................... 87
Drive-dynamic multicontour seat .....91
Easy-entry/exit feature ....................93
Heating ............................................ 92
Memory function .............................. 96
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 293
Split rear seat bench .....................199
Ventilation ....................................... 92
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 199
Selective setting
see Key, SmartKey
Selector lever
see Gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart™ .................................... 47
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 46
Tele Aid .......................................... 208
Service
see Maintenance
Service, parts .................................... 346
Service and warranty information ..... 20
Service intervals see Maintenance System, Service
indicator message
Service life (tires) .............................. 242
Service menu ..................................... 138
Settings
Factory setting (KEYLESS-GO) .........79
Factory setting (SmartKey) ..............77
Memory function .............................. 96
Menu ............................................. 139
Selective setting (KEYLESS-GO) .......79
Selective setting (SmartKey) ............77
Shelf below rear window, cleaning .. 266
Side impact air bags ........................... 41
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 262
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 300Sidewall (tires) .................................. 251
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains ...................................... 252
Snow tires see Winter tires
Spare wheel ....................................... 353
Mounting ....................................... 323
Storage location ............................ 271
Speedometer ....................................... 28
Speed settings
Cruise control ................................ 147
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 155
Resume function ...................148, 156
SRS
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Indicator lamp ......................... 36, 308
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Standing water, driving through ...... 257
Starter switch positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 86
SmartKey ......................................... 85
Starting difficulties (engine) ............ 110
Starting the engine ........................... 109
Steering column see Multifunction steering wheel,
Adjustment
Steering wheel
see Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel gearshift control ..... 122
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ... 212
Storage compartments ..................... 201
Storing tires ....................................... 243
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade
Rear window .................................. 205
Sun visors .................................. 204, 205
Suspension tuning see AIRMATIC 16Index212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 16

CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel gearshift
control121
;Cruise control lever:Cruise control146DISTRONIC PLUS149=Instrument cluster125?Multifunction steering
wheel126
AHornBGear selector lever115CFront Parktronic warning
indicators 167
DOverhead control panel33EGlove box201FCenter console32GStarter switch85FunctionPageKEYLESS-GO start/stop
button86
HSteering wheel adjustment
stalk93
ICombination switch:Turn signals100Wipers104High beam100JParking brake pedal113KOn-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
LHood lock release223MParking brake release113NDoor control panel34OExterior lamp switch97PNight View Assist Plus172Cockpit27At a glance212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 27Z

FunctionPage?Press button % briefly:to go to the next higher
menu level
128
to confirm display message128to cancel the Voice Control
System 3Press and hold button
% to select the standard
display.
128
APress button = or ; :128to call up line for menusto scroll to the left or right
to select menusPress button 9 or :
briefly:
128
to select submenusto scroll up or down through
liststo select previous or next
track, scene, or stored
station within Audio menu
134
to switch to the phone book
and select a name or
number within Tel menu
135
Press and hold button
9 or : :
128
to select previous or next
track or scene with quick
search or to select previous
or next station in waveband
(if no station list is
available) within Audio
menu
134
to start the quick search in
the phone book within Tel
menu
135
FunctionPagePress button a:to confirm selection or
message
128
to switch to the phone
book 2
135
to dial a selected phone
number 2
1363
Function only available in vehicles with Voice Control System.
2 Function only available in telephone menu.Multifunction steering wheel31At a glance212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 31Z

Center consoleFunctionPage:Hazard warning flasher
switch101
;Alarm system indicator
lamp72
=Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp, USA
only
43,
314
Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp,
Canada only
46,
314
?Electronic Stability Control
system (ESC) switch65
ACOMAND system, see
separate operating
instructions
BSeat heating switch92CSeat ventilation switch92DParktronic system
deactivation switch168
FunctionPageERear seat head restraints
switch, folding down89
FRear window sunshade
switch205
GDual-zone automatic
climate control181
3-zone automatic climate
control, Canada only183
Rear window defroster191HStorage compartment201Ashtray206Cup holder203IDamping system switch163JVehicle level control switch163KStorage compartment201LProgram mode selector
switch120
MCOMAND controller, see
separate operating
instructions
32Center consoleAt a glance
212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 32

Overhead control panelFunctionPage:Rear interior lighting on/off103;Automatic interior lighting
control103
=Right reading lamp on/off103?Roof panel switch192,
195
AInformation button (Tele
Aid system)210
BSOS button (Tele Aid
system)209
CInterior rear view mirror94DIntegrated electronic
compass216
FunctionPageEGarage door opener 212FHands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system), telephone and
Voice Control System4
GRoadside Assistance
button (Tele Aid system)210
HLeft reading lamp on/off103IFront interior lighting on/
off1034See separate operating instructions.Overhead control panel33At a glance212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 33Z

Door control panelFunctionPage:Memory function (for
storing seat, exterior mirror
and steering wheel
settings)96
;Seat adjustment switches88=Central locking/unlocking
switch81
?Inside door handle 80AExterior rear view mirror
adjustment95
BSwitches for opening/
closing front and rear door
windows105
CRear door window override
switch60
DTrunk opening switch, trunk
opening/closing system81
34Door control panelAt a glance
212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 34