
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
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RACE START (E 63 AMG) ...............159
Safety systems  ................................ 61
Systems  ......................................... 146
Through standing water  .................257
With DISTRONIC PLUS  ...................157
Driving and parking  
Safety notes  .................................. 109
Driving off  .................................. 111, 257
Driving safety systems  ....................... 61
ABS  .................................................. 62
Adaptive Brake  ................................ 64
BAS  .................................................. 63
BAS PLUS  ........................................ 63
EBP  .................................................. 64
ESC  .................................................. 65
ETS/4-ETS  ....................................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
 Brake ............................. 69
Driving systems  
AIRMATIC (except E 63 AMG)  ........163
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 161
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system (E 63 AMG)  ........................164
ATTENTION ASSIST  ........................178
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 175
Cruise control  ................................ 146
DISTRONIC PLUS  ........................... 149
Hill-start assist system  ..................160
HOLD function  ............................... 161
Lane Keeping Assist  ......................177
Night View Assist Plus  ...................172
Parking Guidance ........................... 168
Parktronic system  ..........................165
RACE START (E 63 AMG)  ...............159
Rear view camera  .......................... 171
Driving tips, automatic
transmission  ...................................... 119
E
Easy-entry/exit feature  .............. 93, 145
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning)  ...................................... 64
Electrical system  
Improper work on or
modifications  ................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 207
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification                          
Electronic Stability Control
see ESC                                                     
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4-ETS                                          
Emergency, in case of  
First aid kit ..................................... 268
Flat tire  .......................................... 323
Hazard warning flasher  ..................101
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 210
Towing the vehicle  .........................340
Emergency calls  
Tele Aid  .......................................... 208
Emergency operations  
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 212
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid)  .......211
Trunk lid, emergency release  ...........84
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD                                                     
Emission control  ............................... 258
Information label ............................ 347
System warranties  ...........................20
Engine  
Break-in recommendations  ............220
Cleaning ......................................... 261
Compartment  ................................ 223
Malfunction indicator lamp  ............310
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 295
Number .......................................... 347
Starting  .......................................... 109
Turning off  ..................................... 113
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification                          
Engine compartment  
Radiator  ......................................... 224
Engine coolant
see Coolant                                               
Engine oil  
Adding  ........................................... 225
Additives  ........................................ 362
Checking level  ............................... 224
Consumption  ................................. 224
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 298
Oil dipstick ..................................... 225
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter  ............................................... 3618Index212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 8 

ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ...... 65
ETS/4-ETS  ....................................... 65
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................... 288, 289, 290
Warning lamp ................................. 309
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device)  ................................................. 52
Safety guidelines  ............................. 39
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System)  ................................................ 65
Express operation  
Panorama roof  ............................... 195
Power windows  .............................. 105
Tilt/sliding sunroof  ........................192
Exterior lamp switch  ........................... 97
Exterior rear view mirrors  .................. 95
Parking position  ............................... 95
Exterior view of vehicle  ...................... 26
F
Fastening the seat belts  ..................... 50
First aid kit  ......................................... 268
Flat tire  ............................................... 323
Lowering the vehicle  ......................328
Mounting the spare wheel  .............323
Preparing the vehicle  .....................323
Spare wheel ........................... 323, 358
TIREFIT (tire repair kit)  ...................329
Floormats  ........................................... 217
Fluids  
Automatic transmission fluid  .........360
Brake fluid  ..................................... 361
Capacities  ...................................... 359
Engine coolant  ............................... 361
Engine oil  ....................................... 360
Power steering fluid  .......................360
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system  ........................................... 361
Fog lamps  ............................................. 99
Messages in the multifunction
display  ................................... 300, 302
Four-wheel drive
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)                    
Front air bags
see Air bags                                              
Front axle oil  ...................................... 360
Front lamps
see Headlamps                                         
Front passenger front air bag  ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 276
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada only)  ..... 46, 313
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only)  .......... 43, 314
Fuel  ..................................................... 220
Additives  ........................................ 364
Capacity, fuel tank  .........................361
Diesel fuel  ...................................... 363
Drive sensibly–safe fuel  .................254
Fuel consumption statistics  ...........130
Fuel filler flap and cap  ...................222
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp  .....310
Premium unleaded gasoline  ...........362
Refueling ........................................ 220
Requirements  ................................ 363
Fuel filler flap  ..................................... 222
Opening manually  ..........................316
Fuel gauge  ......................................... 126
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.  ........ 359
Fuel system, bleeding (diesel
engine)  ............................................... 333
Fuel tank  
Capacity  ........................................ 361
Fuel filler flap and cap  ...................222
Refueling ........................................ 220
Fuses  .................................................. 343
G
Garage door opener  .................... 33, 212
Gasoline see Fuel                                                     
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)  ... 250
Gear range  ......................................... 120
Indicator  ........................................ 120
Limiting  .......................................... 122
Shifting into optimal  ......................122
Gear selector lever  ............................ 115
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Gearshift pattern  ........................... 115
Shifting procedure  .........................118
Transmission position indicator  .....118
Transmission positions  ..................118
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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
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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
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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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Exterior view
iThis Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all features described in this manual.
FunctionPage:Trunk:Locking and unlocking76Opening and closing81Valet locking85;Rear window defroster191=Rear lamps318?Fuel filler flap220AExterior rear view mirrors95Parking position95BRoof:Power tilt/sliding sunroof192Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel194
CWindshield:Wiping with washer fluid105FunctionPageCleaning264DDoors:Locking and unlocking76,
314
EWipers104Wiper blades, replacing322Wiper blades, cleaning264FHood223GFront lamps318HHeadlamp cleaning system102IFront towing eye341JTires and wheels228Rims and tires353KRear towing eye34126Exterior viewAt a glance
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