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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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
Air pressure ................................... 229
Care and maintenance ...................242
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Direction of rotation, spinning .......241
Important notes on tire inflation
pressure ........................................ 230
Inflation pressure ........................... 231
Information placard .......................237
Inspection ...................................... 242
Labeling ......................................... 245
Load index ............................. 246, 250
Load rating .................................... 250
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 284, 304
MOExtended .................................. 353
Ply composition and material
used ............................................... 251
Problems under-/overinflation ......231
Retreads ........................................ 228
Rims and tires (technical data) ......353
Rotation ......................................... 244
Service life ..................................... 242
Sizes .............................................. 353
Snow chains .................................. 252
Speed rating .......................... 247, 251
Storing ........................................... 243
Temperature .......................... 230, 244
Terminology ................................... 249
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) ...................329
Tire Identification Number .............251
Tire pressure loss warning system . 232
TPMS low tire pressure/
malfunction telltale ........................312
Traction ................................. 244, 251
Tread ............................................. 251
Tread depth ........................... 242, 252
Treadwear ...................................... 243
Treadwear indicators .............242, 252
Vehicle maximum load on ..............252
Wear pattern .................................. 244
Winter tires ............................ 252, 353
Tire speed rating ....................... 247, 251
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Total load limit ................................... 251
Towing
Towing eye bolt .............................. 341
Vehicle ........................................... 340Towing eye bolt ................................. 341
Traction ...................................... 244, 251
Transfer case ..................................... 124
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission fluid level .................... 226
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear selector lever
Transmission positions .................... 118
Traveling abroad ............................... 257
Tread (tires) ....................................... 251
Tread depth (tires) .................... 242, 252
Treadwear .......................................... 243
Treadwear indicators (tires) .... 242, 252
Trip menu ........................................... 129
Trunk
Closing ............................................. 82
Fuse box ........................................ 343
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 293
Opening ........................................... 82
Opening/closing system .................. 83
Tie-down rings ............................... 199
Trunk lid emergency release ............84
Unlocking manually .......................315
Valet locking .................................... 85
Turning off the engine ...................... 113
Turn signals ....................................... 100
Cleaning lenses ............................. 262
Indicator lamps ................................ 29
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 303
Replacing bulbs ............................. 319
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards .................................. 243, 252
Units
Selecting speedometer display
mode ............................................. 141
Unleaded gasoline, premium ........... 362
Unlocking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 77
Manually ........................................ 314
SmartKey ......................................... 76
Upholstery, cleaning ......................... 266
Useful features .................................. 203
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Valet locking ........................................ 85
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 336
Care ............................................... 260
Control system .............................. 126
Identification Number (VIN) ...........346
Locking/unlocking ........................... 76
Lowering (wheel change) ...............328
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 22
Towing ........................................... 340
Unlocking/locking manually ..........314
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 346
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle level control
see AIRMATIC
Vehicle lighting .................................... 97
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 199
Instructions .................................... 197
Load limit ....................................... 238
Roof rack ....................................... 198
Split rear seat bench .....................199
Terminology ................................... 249
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 252
Vehicle specification
E 350 ............................................. 348
E 350 4MATIC ................................ 349
E 350 BlueTEC ............................... 348
E 550 ............................................. 350
E 550 4MATIC ................................ 351
E 63 AMG ...................................... 352
Vehicle status message memory .... 139
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 268
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification W
Warning sounds
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 151
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt .....52
Parking brake ................................ 289
Parking Guidance ........................... 170
Parktronic system ..........................168
Seat belt telltale ............................ 307
Warranty coverage ............................ 346
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 367
Washer fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 294
Mixing ratio .................................... 367
Refilling .......................................... 227
Washing the vehicle .......................... 260
Wear pattern (tires) .......................... 244
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 323
Removing ....................................... 326
Spare ............................................. 323
Tightening torque ........................... 328
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 353
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 228
Window curtain air bags ..................... 42
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................ 264
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades .................... 264
Washer fluid ................................... 367
Wipers ........................................... 104
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades ..................322
Winter cover .............................. 224, 252
Winter driving
Instructions .................................... 253
Radiator cover ............................... 252
Snow chains .................................. 252
Tires ............................................... 252
Winter tires ................................ 252, 353
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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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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
Instrument clusteriPlease refer to the overview of the
indicator and warning lamps
(Y page 29).
FunctionPage:Fuel gauge126;Speedometer =Cruise control speed
segments146
DISTRONIC PLUS
segments151
?Multifunction display128ACoolant temperature gauge125BTachometer 126CClockDInstrument cluster
illumination125
28Instrument clusterAt a glance
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Indicator and warning lampsFunctionPage:ESC OFF warning lamp308;Preglow indicator lamp,
diesel engine only110
=Front foglamp indicator
lamp99
?Rear foglamp indicator
lamp99
ALeft turn signal indicator
lamp 100
BESC warning lamp 308CDistance warning lamp1309DRight turn signal indicator
lamp100
ESeat belt telltale 307FSupplemental Restraint
System (SRS) indicator
lamp 308
FunctionPageGEngine malfunction
indicator lamp310
HBrake warning lamp,
Canada only306
ICombination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
233,
312
Low tire pressure telltale,
Canada only
233,
312
JCoolant temperature
warning lamp311
KBrake warning lamp, USA
only306
LAntilock Brake System
(ABS) indicator lamp 305
MHigh-beam headlamp
indicator lamp 1001Vehicles without DISTRONIC PLUS: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. Itshould go out when the engine is running.
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