
D
Dashboard see Cockpit                                               
Daytime running lamps
Display message  ............................ 225
Switching on/off (on-board
computer)  ...................................... 209
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer)  ...................................... 209
Interior lighting (on-board
computer)  ...................................... 210
Digital speedometer  ......................... 202
Display (cleaning instructions)  ........ 282
Display messages Brakes  ........................................... 220
Calling up (on-board computer)  .....213
Clearing (on-board computer)  ........213
Driving systems  ............................. 229
Engine ............................................ 226
KEYLESS-GO  .................................. 239
Lamps  ............................................ 222
Safety systems  .............................. 214
Service interval display  ..................276
SmartKey  ....................................... 238
Tires ............................................... 233
Vehicle  ........................................... 236
Distance recorder  ............................. 202
Distance warning lamp  ..................... 247
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 181
Display message  ............................ 232
Displays in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 180
Driving tips  .................................... 182
Function/notes  ............................. 174
Setting the specified minimum
distance  ......................................... 179
Warning lamp ................................. 247
Door
Automatic locking  ............................ 81
Automatic locking (on-board
computer)  ...................................... 210
Display message  ............................ 237
Emergency locking ........................... 82
Emergency unlocking  .......................82
Opening (from inside)  ......................81Door control panel
Overview  .......................................... 32
Doors
Important safety notes  ....................80
Drinking and driving  ......................... 167
Drinks holder see Cup holder                                          
Drive program
Automatic  ...................................... 159
Manual  ........................................... 160
Drive program display  ...................... 157
Driving abroad  ................................... 171
Driving on flooded roads  .................. 170
Driving safety system BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)  ............................................... 65
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)  ..................................... 68
ESP ®
 (Electronic Stability
Program)  .......................................... 66
Important safety information  ...........64
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)  .......64
ADAPTIVE BRAKE  ............................. 68
BAS (Brake Assist System)  ..............65
ETS (Electronic Traction System)  .....67
Overview  .......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
 Brake ............................. 68
Driving systems
ATTENTION ASSIST  ........................193
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 194
Cruise control  ................................ 172
DISTRONIC PLUS  ........................... 174
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode  .................................. 183
HOLD function  ............................... 184
Parking Guidance ........................... 189
PARKTRONIC  ................................. 186
Rear view camera  .......................... 192
Driving tips  ........................................ 158
DISTRONIC PLUS  ........................... 182
Downhill gradients  .........................168
Driving on flooded roads  ................170
Wet road surface  ........................... 168
Winter  ............................................ 171
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Dynamic handling package with
sports mode  ....................................... 183
E
EASY-ENTRY feature  ......................... 113
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer)  ............................ 211
EASY-EXIT feature  ............................. 113
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer)  ............................ 211
Crash-responsive  ........................... 114
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Display message  ............................ 221
Function/notes ................................ 68
Electrical fuses
see Fuses                                                  
Electronic Brake force
see EBD                                                     
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
                                                  
Electronic Traction System
see ETS                                                     
Emergency call
see mbrace                                               
Emergency closing
Soft top  ............................................ 91
Emergency release
Trunk  ............................................... 85
Vehicle  ............................................. 82
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission  .................162
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location  ............................ 288
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 57
Safety guidelines  ............................. 35
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information  ....18
Engine
Irregular running  ............................ 155
Starting problems  ..........................155
Starting the engine with the key  ....153
Starting with KEYLESS-GO  .............153
Switching off  .................................. 165
Warning lamp Check Engine  ..........245
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 155
Engine number  .................................. 334
Engine oil Adding  ........................................... 274
Checking the oil level ..................... 273
Display message  ............................ 228
Lubricant additives  ........................337
Notes about oil grades ................... 337
Viscosity  ........................................ 337
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
                                                  
ESP ®
 (Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating  ...................67
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer)  ............................ 207
Display message  ............................ 214
Important safety information  ...........66
Warning lamp ................................. 243
ETS (Electronic Traction System)  ....... 67
Exhaust check  ................................... 168
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions)  ...................................... 282
Exterior lighting see Lights                                                  
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting  ....................................... 114
Dipping (automatic)  .......................115
Out of position  ............................... 115
Storing settings (memory
function)  ........................................ 116
Storing the parking position  ..........115
Exterior view  ........................................ 24
F
First-aid kit  ......................................... 287
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel  ................................... 289
Preparing the vehicle  .....................288
Raising the vehicle  .........................290
Floormat  ............................................. 269
Front fog lamp (display message)  ... 224
Fuel
Additives  ........................................ 336
Notes  ............................................. 335
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Center console
Coupe
FunctionPage:Hazard warning lamps124;ATA indicator lamp71=45 indicator lamp42?Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards
54
ACOMAND, see the separate
operating instructionsBSeat heating111CSeat ventilation112DRear window roller sunblind256FunctionPageEPARKTRONIC186FDynamic handling package
with sports mode
183
GAshtray257Cigarette lighter258HSelector lever156ICup holder255JStowage compartment250KCOMAND controllerLSelects the drive program158Center console29At a glanceBA 207 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 3, en-USd2sboikeVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-20T10:38:09+02:00 - Seite 29  

CabrioletFunctionPage:Hazard warning lamps124;ATA indicator lamp71=45 indicator lamp42?Moves the seat-belt
extender forwards
54
ACOMAND, see the separate
operating instructionsBSeat heating111CSeat ventilation112DAIRSCARF112ELowers the rear head
restraints
109
FPARKTRONIC186GDynamic handling package
with sports mode
183
FunctionPageHAshtray257Cigarette lighter258ISelector lever156JCup holder255KStowage compartment250LAIRCAP97MOpens and closes the side
windows
85
NOpening and closing the
soft top
89
OCOMAND controllerPSelects the drive program15830Center consoleAt a glance
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DISTRONIC PLUS has not detected the
vehicle cutting in yet. The distance to this
vehicle will be too short.
Narrow vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detected the
vehicle in front on the edge of the road,
because of its narrow width. The distance to
the vehicle in front will be too short.
Obstructions and stationary vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS does not brake for
obstacles or stationary vehicles. If, for
example, the detected vehicle turns a corner
and reveals an obstacle or stationary vehicle,
DISTRONIC PLUS will not brake for these.
Crossing vehicles
DISTRONIC PLUS may detect vehicles that
are crossing your lane by mistake. Activating
DISTRONIC PLUS at traffic lights with
crossing traffic, for example, could cause
your vehicle to pull away unintentionally.
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode
General notes
The most important part of the dynamic
handling package with sports mode is the
adjustable suspension system. This
automatically controls and adapts the
suspension to the respective driving
situation.
The calibration of the suspension depends
on:
Ryour driving style
Rthe road surface conditions
Ryour individual selection; see the following
description
The dynamic handling package with sports
mode also includes steering wheel paddle
shifters (Y page 159) with a manual drive
program (Y page 160).
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XStart the engine.
Sports tuning
The firmer setting of the suspension tuning in
sports mode ensures even better contact
with the road. Select this mode when
employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on
winding country roads.
Your selection remains stored until you
switch off the engine.
XPress button  ;.
Indicator lamp  : lights up. Sports
suspension tuning is selected. Depending
on the engine output, the accelerator pedal
is more responsive. On vehicles with
automatic transmission, drive program  S is
selected.
Comfort tuning
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you prefer a more comfortable
driving style, but also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. highways.
XPress button  ;.
Indicator lamp  : goes out. Comfortable
suspension tuning is selected. On vehicles
with automatic transmission, drive
program  C is selected.HOLD function
General information
The HOLD function can assist the driver in the
following situations:
R when pulling away, especially on steep
slopes
R when maneuvering on steep slopes
R when waiting in traffic
The vehicle is kept stationary without the
driver having to depress the brake pedal.
The braking effect is canceled and the HOLD
function deactivated when you depress the
accelerator pedal to pull away.
Activation conditions
You can activate the HOLD function if:
R the vehicle is stationary.
R the engine is running.
R the driver's door is closed or if your seat
belt is fastened.
R the parking brake is not applied.
R the hood is closed.
R the transmission is in position  D, R  or  N.
R DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated.
Activating the HOLD function
XMake sure that the activation conditions
are met.XDepress the brake pedal.XQuickly depress the brake pedal further
until the   HOLD display appears in the
multifunction display.
The HOLD function is activated. You can
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Roadside Assistance call buttonXPress and hold Roadside Assistance
button  : for more than two seconds.
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance Representative is initiated. The
indicator lamp in Roadside Assistance
button  : flashes while the call is active.
The  Connecting Call  message appears in
the multifunction display and COMAND is
muted.
If a connection can be established, the  Call 
Connected  message appears in the
multifunction display.
If a mobile phone network is available and
there is sufficient GPS reception, the mbrace
system transmits data to the Response
Center, for example:
R current location of the vehicle
R vehicle identification number
R vehicle model
R vehicle color
i The COMAND display shows that an
mbrace call is active. You can switch to the
navigation menu by pressing the NAVI
button on COMAND during the call. Spoken
commands are not available.
A voice connection is established between
the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Representative and the vehicle occupants.
XDescribe the type of assistance needed.
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Representative either sends a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or organizes for
your vehicle to be transported to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You may
be charged for services such as repair work
and/or towing. Further details are available
in your mbrace manual.
i If the indicator lamp in MB info call
button  : flashes continuously and it was
not possible to establish a voice
connection to the Response Center, then
the mbrace system has failed to initiate a
Roadside Assistance call (e.g. the
corresponding cellular phone network is
not available). The  Call Failed message
appears in the multifunction display.XTo end a call:  press the ~ button on the
multifunction steering wheel.
or
XPress the corresponding button for ending
a phone call on COMAND.
i Sign and Drive services 23
: you are not
charged for services such as jump-starting,
providing a few gallons of fuel for a fuel tank
that has been run dry or changing a flat tire
with the vehicle's own spare tire.
MB Info call button
XPress and hold MB info call button  : for
more than two seconds.
A call to the Response Center is initiated.
MB info call button indicator lamp  :
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E 350
E 550R18 Front axleAlloy wheels
Offset8.0 J x 18 H2
1.77 in (45 mm)Summer tires235/40 R18 91 YAll-weather tires 235/40 R18 91 H M+SRear axleAlloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.93 in (49 mm)Summer tires 31255/35 R18 94 Y XLAll-weather tires 31255/35 R18 94 H XL M+SE 350 (Sport Package)
E 550 (Sport Package)R18Front axleAMG alloy wheels
Offset8.0 J x 18 H2
1.77 in (45 mm)Summer tires235/40 R18 91 YAll-weather tires 235/40 R18 91 H M+SRear axleAMG alloy wheels
Offset8.5 J x 18 H2
1.98 in (48 mm)Summer tires 31255/35 R18 94 Y XLAll-weather tires 31255/35 R18 94 H XL M+S
Spare wheel
i The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel 32All modelsR17Wheels
Offset3.5 B x 17 H2
0.77 in (19.5 mm)TiresT 135/80 R17 103 MTire pressure420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)31 Use of snow chains not permitted.
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