
1, 2, 3 ...
4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS                                          
4MATIC
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)                    
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System)  ............. 62
Indicator lamp ................................ 305
Messages in the multifunction
display  ................................... 288, 289
Accessory weight  .............................. 249
Accidents  ........................................... 112
Air bags  ........................................... 37
Emergency calls (Tele Aid)  .............208
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints   ........................................ 54
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps                                         
Adaptive Brake  .................................... 64
Adaptive Highbeam Assist  ............... 100
Switching on or off ......................... 142
AdBlue ®
 ...................................... 333, 364
Refilling   ......................................... 334
Additives  
Engine oil  ....................................... 362
Gasoline ......................................... 364
Address change  ................................... 21
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS)  ................................................. 233
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 285
Air bags  ................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment  ..208
Front, driver and passenger  .............40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only)  ........................................ 46, 313
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only)  ........43, 314
Knee bag .......................................... 40
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 276
OCS (Occupant Classification
System)  ........................................... 43
Pelvis ............................................... 42
Safety guidelines  ............................. 39
Side impact  ...................................... 41
Window curtain  ................................ 42
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant  ............................................. 362
Air distribution  .................................. 189
Air filter  .............................................. 299
AIRMATIC  
Damping system  ............................ 163
Introduction  ................................... 163
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 292
Vehicle level control  ......................163
Air pressure
see Tire inflation pressure                        
Air pressure (tires)  ............................ 250
Air pump (electric)  ............................ 327
Air recirculation mode  ...................... 190
Air volume  .......................................... 189
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems                              
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit)  ...... 326
All-wheel drive (4MATIC)  .................. 161
Alternator  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ................................... 284, 297
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification                          
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system (E 63 AMG)  ............................ 164
AMG menu  ......................................... 131
Anticorrosion/antifreeze  .................. 365
Antilock Brake System see ABS                                                     
Anti-theft systems  ............................... 71
Anti-theft alarm system  ...................72
Immobilizer  ...................................... 71
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning                                      
Armrest, front  
Storage compartment  ....................202
Armrest, rear  
Storage compartment  ....................202
Ashtrays  ............................................. 206
Aspect ratio (tires)  ............................ 250
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ATTENTION ASSIST ........................... 178
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 292
Switching on or off ......................... 138
Audio menu  ........................................ 134
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors  ........ 95
Automatic central locking  .......... 80, 144
Automatic climate control see Climate control system                      
Automatic headlamp mode  ................ 98
Automatic interior lighting control  .. 103
Automatic locking when driving  ...... 144
Automatic shift program  .................. 120
Automatic transmission  ................... 114
Automatic shift program  ................120
Gear range indicator  ......................120
Gear ranges  ................................... 120
Gear selector lever  ........................115
Hill-start assist system  ..................160
Kickdown  ....................................... 119
Kickdown (manual shift program)  ..124
Manual shift program ..................... 122
One-touch gearshifting  ..................121
Program mode indicator  ................121
Program mode selector dial
(E 63 AMG)  ............................ 121, 123
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program)  ..............120
Shifting procedure  .........................118
Steering wheel gearshift control  ....122
Transmission position indicator  .....118
Transmission positions  ..................118
AUX socket  ........................................ 201
Axle oils  .............................................. 360
B
BabySmart™  
Air bag deactivation system  .............46
Self-test  ........................................... 47
Backrest
see Seats                                                  
Backup lamps  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 300
Bar (air pressure unit)  ....................... 250
BAS (Brake Assist System)  ................. 63
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)  .................................................... 63
Batteries, SmartKey  
Checking condition  ..........................79
Replacing  ....................................... 317
Battery, Vehicle  ................................. 336
Charging  ........................................ 337
Jump starting  ................................. 338
Messages in the multifunction
display  ................................... 284, 297
Bead (tire)  .......................................... 250
Beverage holders see Cup holders                                        
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel
engine)  ............................................... 333
Blind Spot Assist  ............................... 175
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 281
Switching on or off ......................... 138
BlueTEC  
AdBlue ®
 tank  ................................. 333
Brake Assist System
see BAS                                                     
Brake Assist System PLUS
see BAS PLUS                                           
Brake fluid  
Checking level  ............................... 227
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 289
Brake lamps  
Cleaning lenses  ............................. 262
Brake pads  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 287
Brakes  ................................................ 254
Ceramic brake system  ...................256
High-performance brake system  ....256
Parking brake  ................................ 113
Warning lamp ................................. 305
Break-in period  .................................. 220
Bug cover (Radiator)  ......................... 224
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs                                  Index5212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 5 

C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center)  ... 23
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for  ............. 21
Calls (phone)  ...................................... 135
Can holders see Cup holders                                        
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants  .................................. 359
Cargo tie-down rings  ......................... 199
Carpets, cleaning  .............................. 266
Center console  ..................................... 32
Central locking  
Automatic  ................................ 80, 144
KEYLESS-GO  .................................... 77
Locking/unlocking from inside  ........81
SmartKey  ......................................... 76
Central locking/unlocking switch  ..... 81
Ceramic brake system  ...................... 256
Certification label  .............................. 346
Children in the vehicle  
Air bags  ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system  ............................................. 46
Child safety locks (rear doors)  .........60
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX)  ........................................... 59
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (Canada only)  .........46
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (USA only)  ..............43
Infant and child restraint systems .... 56
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 59
OCS (Occupant Classification
System)  ........................................... 43
Override switch  ................................ 60
Safety notes ..................................... 56
Tether anchorage points  ..................58
Top tether  ........................................ 58
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle                        
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle                        
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning  .............................................. 266Cigarette lighter ................................ 206
Climate control see Climate control system                      
Climate control system  .................... 180
Air conditioning  ............................. 185
Air conditioning refrigerant  ............362
Air distribution  ............................... 189
Air recirculation mode  ...................190
Air volume  ..................................... 189
Automatic mode  ............................ 186
Deactivating system  ......................185
Front defroster  .............................. 189
Maximum cooling MAX COOL  ........190
Residual heat and ventilation  .........191
Temperature  .................................. 186
Cockpit  ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure  .............. 250
Collapsible wheel chock  ................... 270
COMAND system see separate COMAND system
operating instructions                               
Combination switch  .......................... 100
Compass  ............................................ 216
Control system  .................................. 126
Multifunction display  .....................128
Multifunction steering wheel  .........126
Resetting to factory settings  ..........139
Control system menus  ...................... 129
AMG ............................................... 131
Assistance  ..................................... 137
Audio  ............................................. 134
Navi  ............................................... 134
Service ........................................... 138
Settings  ......................................... 139
Telephone  ...................................... 135
Trip  ................................................ 129
Control system submenus  
Convenience  .................................. 145
Instrument cluster  .........................140
Lighting  .......................................... 141
Vehicle  ........................................... 144
Convenience submenu  
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 145
Seat belt adjustment function  .......145
Coolant  
Anticorrosion/antifreeze  ...............365
Capacities  ...................................... 361
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Rear ............................................... 104
Rear reading lamps  ........................104
Interior rear view mirror  ..................... 94
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 95
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments                      
Intermittent wiping  ........................... 104
Rain sensor  .................................... 104
IR emitter  
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 319
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) see Children in the vehicle                        
J
Jack  ..................................................... 270
Jump starting  ..................................... 338
K
Key, Mechanical  
Loss of  ............................................. 79
Replacing  ......................................... 80
Unlocking/locking manually  ..........314
Valet locking  .................................... 85
Key, SmartKey  
Battery check lamp  ..........................79
Checking batteries  ...........................79
Factory setting ........................... 77, 79
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO)  .................................................. 79
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 77
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO)  .................................................. 79
Global unlocking
(SmartKey)  ....................................... 77
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO  .....78
Locking/unlocking ........................... 76
Loss of  ............................................. 79
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 293
Opening, trunk  ................................. 82
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof  ............................... 107
Opening and closing the windows . 107
Remote control  ................................ 76
Replacing ......................................... 80
Replacing batteries  ........................317
Restoring to factory setting  .......77, 79
Selective setting  ........................77, 79
Starter switch positions  ...................85
KEYLESS-GO  
Starter switch positions  ...................86
Kickdown  ........................................... 119
Kickdown (manual shift program)  ... 124
Kilopascal (air pressure unit)  ........... 250
Knee bag  .............................................. 40
L
Labels  
Certification  ................................... 346
Emission control information  .........347
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 237
Tire inflation pressure  ....................230
Lamps, exterior  
Exterior lamp switch  ........................97
Front  .............................................. 319
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 299
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lamps, indicator and warning  
ABS .......................................... 29, 305
Adaptive Highbeam Assist  .............100
Brakes  ........................................... 305
Coolant  .......................................... 311
Distance warning lamp  ..........151, 309
Engine malfunction  ........................310
ESC  .......................................... 29, 309
ESC OFF  ........................................ 308
Fog lamps  ........................................ 99
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only)  .......................... 46, 313
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 43, 314
Fuel tank reserve  ........................... 310
High-beam headlamps  .............29, 100
Instrument cluster  .........................304
Low-beam headlamps  ................30, 98
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale  ........................312
Seat belt telltale  ................29, 52, 307
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SRS .......................................... 36, 308
Turn signals  ..................................... 29
Lane Keeping Assist  .......................... 177
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 283
Switching on or off ......................... 138
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle                        
License plate lamps  
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 301
Light alloy wheels, cleaning  ............. 265
Lighter see Cigarette lighter                                 
Lighting  ................................................ 97
Daytime running lamp mode  ............98
Exterior  ............................................ 97
Interior  ........................................... 103
Limp-home mode  .............................. 124
Load index (tires)  ...................... 246, 250
Loading see Vehicle loading                                   
Locator lighting  ................................. 142
Locking the vehicle  
KEYLESS-GO  .................................... 77
Manually  ........................................ 315
SmartKey  ......................................... 76
Loss of  
Key  .................................................. 79
Service and Warranty Information
booklet  .......................................... 346
Low-beam headlamps  ......................... 98
Exterior lamp switch  ........................97
Indicator lamp .................................. 30
Replacing bulbs  ............................. 319
Switching on  .................................... 98
Lubricants  .......................................... 359
Lumbar support  ................................... 89
M
Maintenance  ........................................ 21
Maintenance System  
Service indicator display  ................259
Service indicator message  .............258
Service term exceeded  ..................259
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps)  ................................ 98
Manual shift program  ....................... 122
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification                          
Maximum loaded vehicle weight  ..... 250
Maximum load rating (tires)  ............. 250
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure  .............................. 251
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical                                 
Media interface  ................................. 201
Memory function  ................................. 96
Menus see Control system menus                       
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel                                        
Mirrors  .................................................. 94
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 95
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position  ............................................ 95
Exterior rear view mirrors  ................95
Interior rear view mirror  ...................94
Memory function .............................. 96
Vanity mirror  .................................. 205
MOExtended system  ......................... 329
MOExtended tires  ..................... 329, 353
MON (Motor Octane Number)  .......... 363
Motor Octane Number see MON                                                   
Multifunction display  ........................ 128
Symbol messages  ..........................287
Text messages  ............................... 274
Vehicle status messages  ...............272
Multifunction display messages  
ABS  ....................................... 288, 289
Active headlamps  .......................... 299
Advanced TPMS  ............................. 285
Air bags  ......................................... 276
Air filter .......................................... 299
AIRMATIC  ...................................... 292
Alternator  .............................. 284, 297
ATTENTION ASSIST  ........................292
Automatic
transmission  .......................... 283, 284
Backrests ....................................... 293
Battery  ................................... 284, 297
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 281
Brake fluid  ..................................... 28912Index212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 12 

Brake pads ..................................... 287
Child seat  ...................................... 279
Coolant  .......................................... 295
Corner-illuminating lamps  ..............303
Cruise control  ................................ 279
DISTRONIC PLUS  ........................... 280
Doors  ............................................. 293
EBP  ................................................ 289
Engine oil  ....................................... 298
ESC  ............................... 288, 289, 290
Fog lamps  .............................. 300, 302
Front passenger front air bag  ........276
Gas cap .......................................... 298
High-beam lamps  ........................... 301
Hood  .............................................. 293
Lane Keeping Assist  ......................283
License plate lamps  .......................301
Light sensor  ................................... 302
Low-beam lamps ............................ 302
Parking brake  ................................ 289
Parking lamps  ................................ 301
Power steering  ............................... 295
PRE-SAFE ®
 .................................... 274
Radar sensors  ................................ 282
Reserve fuel  ................................... 298
Reverse lamp  ................................. 300
Side marker lamps  .........................300
SmartKey  ....................................... 293
SRS  ................................................ 290
Tele Aid  .......................................... 290
Tire inflation pressure  ............284, 304
Tire pressure monitor  ....................285
Tires  ...................................... 284, 304
Trunk  ............................................. 293
Turn signals  ................................... 303
Washer fluid  ................................... 294
Multifunction steering wheel  
Adjustment  ...................................... 93
Buttons  .......................................... 126
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Easy-entry/exit feature  ...........93, 145
Gearshift control  ............................ 122
Heating  ............................................ 94
Memory function .............................. 96
Overview  .......................................... 30N
Navigation system see Separate operating instructions         
Navi menu  .......................................... 134
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints  ............................................. 54
Resetting  ....................................... 316
Nets, parcel  ....................................... 199
Night View Assist Plus  ...................... 172
Cleaning the windshield in front of
the camera  .................................... 263
Normal occupant weight  .................. 251
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN)  ................................................... 346
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS (Occupant Classification
System)                                                     
Occupant distribution  ....................... 251
Occupant safety  
Air bags  ........................................... 37
BabySmart™  .................................... 46
Children and air bags  .......................37
Children in the vehicle  .....................56
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX)  ........................................... 59
Fastening the seat belts ................... 50
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only)  ........................................ 46, 313
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only)  ........43, 314
Infant and child restraint systems .... 56
Introduction  ..................................... 36
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 59
OCS (Occupant Classification
System)  ........................................... 43
PRE-SAFE ®
 ....................................... 53
Seat belts  .................................. 39, 48
OCS (Occupant Classification
System)  ................................................ 43
Self-test  ........................................... 46
Odometer  ........................................... 129
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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
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T
Tachometer  .................................. 28, 126
Overspeed range  ........................... 126
Tail lamps  
Cleaning lenses  ............................. 262
Tar stains  ........................................... 261
Technical data  
Air conditioning refrigerant  ............362
Brake fluid  ..................................... 362
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc.  ................................ 359
Coolant  .......................................... 365
Engine oil additives  ........................362
Engine oils  ..................................... 361
Fuel requirements .......................... 363
Gasoline additives .......................... 364
Identification labels  .......................346
Premium unleaded gasoline  ...........362
Rims and tires  ................................ 353
Spare wheel  ................................... 358
Vehicle specification E 350 ............ 348
Vehicle specification
E 350 4MATIC ................................ 349
Vehicle specification
E 350 BlueTEC  ............................... 348
Vehicle specification E 550 ............ 350
Vehicle specification
E 550 4MATIC ................................ 351
Vehicle specification E 63 AMG  .....352
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system  ................................... 361, 367
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification                          
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification                          
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification                          
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification                          
Tele Aid  ............................................... 207
Emergency calls  ............................. 208
Information button  .........................210
Initiating an emergency call
manually  ........................................ 209
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 290
Remote door lock  .......................... 212Remote door unlock  ......................211
Roadside Assistance button  ..........210
Search & Send  ............................... 211
SOS button  .................................... 209
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services  ..212
System self-test  ............................. 208
Telephone  ............................................. 30
Answering/ending a call  ................136
Hands-free microphone  ...................33
Menu  ............................................. 135
Operation ....................................... 135
Phone book .................................... 136
Redialing  ........................................ 137
Temperature  
Coolant  .......................................... 125
Interior temperature  ......................186
Outside  .......................................... 126
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle                        
Through-loading feature  ................... 198
Tie-down rings  ................................... 199
Tightening torque  
Wheels  ........................................... 328
TIN (Tire Identification Number)  ...... 251
Tire and Loading Information
placard  ............................................... 237
Tire and loading terminology  ........... 249
TIREFIT  ............................................... 329
Tire Identification Number see TIN                                                      
Tire inflation pressure  
Checking ........................................ 231
Important notes on  ........................230
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap  ................................................ 230
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar  .....237
Tire labeling  ....................................... 245
Tire load rating  .................................. 250
Tire ply composition and material
used  .................................................... 251
Tire pressure loss warning system  . 232
Tire repair kit see TIREFIT                                               
Tires  ........................................... 228, 353
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS)  ............................................ 233Index17212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 17