Mercedes-Benz 2009 E-Class User manual

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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 17
At aglance ........................................... 21
Safety ................................................... 33
Controls ............................................... 61
Operation ........................................... 177
Practical advice ................................ 205
Technical data ................................... 283
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ......... 52
Display message .................... 217, 220
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Accident
Notes ............................................. 238
Acousticwarning signal
see Warning tone
Active bonnet (pedestrian protection)
Display message ............................ 209
Resetting after it is triggered ......... 256
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 222
Active Service SystemPLUS
see Service intervaldisplay........... 197
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 56
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 54
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Activating/deactivating ............. 83, 89
Adaptive Main-Beam Assist
Display message ............................ 209
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 120
Additional speedometer
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 117
Airbag
Headbag .......................................... 39
Airbags
Activation......................................... 35
Control unit ...................................... 35
Driver's ............................................ 38
Driver's knee airbag......................... 39
Front ................................................ 38
Front passenger ............................... 38
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ............................................. 231
Sidebag ............................................ 39
System ............................................. 37
Windowbag...................................... 40
AIRCAP ............................................... 164
Cleaning ......................................... 201
Fitting/removing the wind deflec-
tor .................................................. 258
Airconditioning
3-zone THERMOTRONIC luxury
automatic airconditioning ............. 149
Activating/deactivating ................. 150
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................ 156
Controlling automatically ............... 151
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculationmode)......... 156, 157
Cooling with airdehumidification .. 150
Demisting the windscreen ............. 155
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 230
Misted-up windows ........................ 155
Rearwindow heating ..................... 156
Setting the airdistribution ............. 154
Setting the airflow ......................... 154
Setting the airvents ...................... 152
Setting the temperature ................ 151
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 152
Switching the residualheatfunc-
tion on/off ..................................... 157
THERMATIC2-zone automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 148
Air-conditioningsystem
see Air conditioning
Airfilter
Display message ............................ 225
Airpressure
see Tyrepressure
Airpump, electric .............................. 207
AIRSCARF ............................................. 70
AlertnessAssistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST ................. 116
Anti-lockBraking System
see ABS ........................................... 52
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems ............................... 58
Ashtray ............................................... 173
ASSYST PLUS
see Service intervaldisplay........... 197
ASSYST PLUSservice interval dis-
play ..................................................... 197
Calling up the date (on-board
computer) ...................................... 198
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) ............ 58
Switching off the alarm .................... 58
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ATTENTION ASSIST ........................... 144
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 116
Display message ............................ 218
Audio
On-board computer ....................... 113
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 222
Automatic car wash .......................... 198
Automatic transmission
Changing gearyourself.................. 103
Display message ............................ 209
Driving tips .................................... 104
Emergency running mode .............. 243
Kickdown....................................... 105
Malfunction ....................................243
One-touch gearshifting .................. 103
Programselector button ................ 104
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 255
Selector leverpositions ................. 102
Shift ranges................................... 103
Trailer towing ................................. 105
Axleload, permissible
Rear(trailer towing) ....................... 304
B
Backrest
Display message ............................ 227
Bag hook ............................................ 171
Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 196
Folding out ..................................... 193
BAS (Brake Assist) ............................... 53
BAS PLUS(Brake Assist System
Plus) ...................................................... 53
Battery
Changing (key)............................... 259
Charging ........................................ 275
Checking (key)............................... 259
Check lamp (key)........................... 259
Disconnecting ................................ 275
Display message ........... 209, 219, 225
Fitting the battery .......................... 276
Jump-starting ................................. 276
Maintenance (vehicle).................... 273
Reconnecting ................................. 276
Removing/fitting ........................... 275
Vehicle battery .............................. 273
Belt force limiters
Activation......................................... 35
Belt tensioners
Activation......................................... 35
Belt warning ......................................... 79
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 180
Bonnet catch ................................. 181
Display message ............................ 217
Opening/closing ........................... 180
Resetting the active bonnet
(pedestrian protection) after it is
triggered ........................................ 256
Bonnet release lever
Releaselever................................. 181
Boot
Automatic opening ........................... 65
Emergency release ........................ 255
Locking separately........................... 65
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 216
Opening/closing .............................. 64
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 291
Boot separator ................................... 162
Display message ............................ 216
Brake Assist ......................................... 53
see BAS ........................................... 53
see BAS
Brake fluid .......................................... 290
Display message ............................ 219
Brake lamps
Adaptive ...........................................54
Display message .................... 222, 223
Brakes
Display message ............................ 220
Parking brake ................................ 100
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Brake system
Display message ............................ 219
Bulbs .................................................. 260
Cornering light ............................... 262
Dipped-beamheadlamps ............... 261
Display message ............................ 225
Main-beam headlamps ................... 262
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Overview ........................................ 261
Parking lamp .................................. 262
Replacing ....................................... 261
Side lamp ....................................... 262
Turn signallamp............................ 262
see Lamp
C
Cabrioletsoft top
Cleaning ......................................... 200
Calling up afault
see Display message ..................... 208
Care
Automatic car wash ....................... 198
Cabriolet soft top ........................... 200
Care products ................................ 198
Cleaning agents ............................. 198
Dashboard ..................................... 203
Display ........................................... 203
Exterior .......................................... 198
Headlamps ..................................... 202
High-pressure cleaners .................. 199
Interior ........................................... 203
Matt paintwork .............................. 199
Paintwork ...................................... 200
Plastic trim .................................... 204
Reversing camera .......................... 202
Seat covers .................................... 204
Sensors ......................................... 202
Steering wheel boss ...................... 203
Tailpipes ....................................... 203
Trailer tow hitch ............................. 203
Trim strips ..................................... 204
Wheels ........................................... 202
Windows ........................................ 202
Wiper blades .................................. 202
Wooden trim .................................. 204
Care products .................................... 198
CD player/CD changer
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 113
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 120
Key .................................................. 62
Central locking/unlocking button ..... 64
Central unlocking
Key .................................................. 62
Centre console
Overview .......................................... 29
Changing awheel
see Flat tyre
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 41
Restraint system .............................. 42
Child seat
Automatic recognition ..................... 44
Automatic recognition (malfunc-
tion) ............................................... 231
Child seatlock ................................ 49
Display message ............................ 215
ISOFIX .............................................. 50
Recommendations ........................... 47
Suitable seatposition ...................... 45
Child seat lock ..................................... 49
Cigarette lighter ................................ 173
Cleaning agents ................................. 198
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 23
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 203
Constant headlamp mode
see Daytime driving lights
Convenience closing feature .............. 97
Convenience opening feature ............ 96
Coolant
Checking the level......................... 183
Display message ............................ 220
Mixture ratio .................................. 290
Temperature gauge ........................ 107
Warning lamp ................................. 234
Corneringlight function
Display message ............................ 222
Cruisecontrol .................................... 122
Display message ............................ 215
Cup holder ......................................... 167
Current fuel consumption(on-
board computer) ............................... 111
D
Dashboard
Cleaning ......................................... 203
see Instrument cluster ................... 106
Date
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 118
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Daytime drivinglights .................. 82, 88
Display message ............................ 224
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 119
Delayedswitch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 120
Interior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 120
Diesel
Low outside temperatures ............. 180
Dieselengine
Winter driving ................................ 180
Digital speedometer ......................... 111
Dipped-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 222
Setting for driving on the right/
left (on-board computer) ................ 119
Symmetrical ................................... 192
Display messages ............................. 208
Service intervaldisplay.................. 197
Symbolmessages .......................... 216
Text messages ............................... 209
Distancedisplay
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 116
Distancerecorder
Total distance recorder.................. 110
Trip meter ...................................... 110
Distancewarning lamp ..................... 232
DISTRONIC PLUS ............................... 125
Display message ............................ 211
Driving tips .................................... 131
Warning lamp ................................. 232
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 63
Display message .................... 217, 227
Emergency locking ........................ 250
Emergency unlocking ..................... 249
Opening (from the inside) ................ 63
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 32
Draught stop ...................................... 163
Drinks holder
see Cupholder
Driveprogram
Manual ...........................................105
Driveprogram display ...................... 102
Driver's airbag ..................................... 38
Driver's door
Unlocking (KEYLESS GO) ................. 62
Driver's knee airbag ............................ 39
Driver's seat position .......................... 80
Driving abroad ................................... 192
Driving safety systems ....................... 52
ABS .................................................. 52
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 56
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 54
BAS .................................................. 53
BAS PLUS ........................................ 53
EBV .................................................. 56
ESP®............................................... 54
PRE-SAFE®Brake .............................56
Driving systems ................................ 122
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 144
Cruise control ................................ 122
Distronic Plus................................ 125
Dynamichandling package with
sports mode .................................. 137
HOLD function ............................... 135
Parking Guidance ........................... 140
Parktronic...................................... 138
Reversing camera .......................... 143
Speed LimitAssist ......................... 145
Speedtronic ................................... 133
Driving tips ........................................ 104
Braking .......................................... 191
Distronic Plus................................ 131
Driving abroad .............................. 192
Driving on wet roads..................... 192
Fording ......................................... 192
Trailer towing ................................. 194
Winter ............................................ 190
DVD audio
Operation (on-board computer) ..... 113
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 114
Dynamic handling package with
sports mode ....................................... 137
Indicator lamp ................................ 230
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EASY-ENTRYfeature ..................... 68, 72
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 121
Malfunction ....................................246
EASY-EXIT feature ............................... 72
Crash-responsive ............................. 73
EBV (electronic brake force distri-
bution) .................................................. 56
Display message ............................ 220
Electronicbrake force distribution
See EBV ........................................... 56
ElectronicStability Program
see ESP®......................................... 54
ElectronicTraction Support
see ETS
Emergency closing
Soft top .......................................... 250
Emergency key element
Lost ............................................... 248
Emergency locking
Vehicle ...........................................250
Emergency runningmode
Automatic transmission ................. 243
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 207
Emergency starting ........................... 279
Emergency unlocking
Boot ............................................... 255
Vehicle ...........................................249
Engine
Running irregularly......................... 242
Starting problems .......................... 241
Starting with KEYLESS GO ............... 99
Starting with the key ........................ 98
Stopping ........................................ 101
Engine diagnostics warning
lamp .................................................... 235
Engine electronics .............................284
Malfunction ....................................241
Engine number .................................. 287
Engine oil .......................................... 288
Consumption ................................ 182
Display message ............................ 225
Filler neck ...................................... 182
Topping up ..................................... 182
ESP®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) .................................................... 54
Activating/deactivating ................... 55
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) ................ 217
Trailer stabilisation.......................... 55
Warning lamp ........................... 54, 233
ETS (Electronic Traction Support) ...... 55
Exterior lighting
Delayedswitch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 120
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 73
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 74
Folding in/out(automatically)......... 74
Folding in/out(electrically)............. 74
Folding in whenlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 122
Malfunction ....................................247
Parking position ............................... 75
Resetting ......................................... 74
Storing settings ............................... 75
Exterior view
Overview .......................................... 22
F
Fatigue Assist
see ATTENTION ASSIST ......... 116, 144
Faultmessage
see Display message ..................... 208
Fire extinguisher ............................... 206
First-aid kit ......................................... 206
Flat tyre
Equipment ..................................... 263
MOExtended run-flatsystem ......... 272
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 263
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 264
Floormat .............................................175
Foglamps
Display message ............................ 224
Fording ............................................... 192
Frequencies
Telephone ...................................... 285
Frontairbag ......................................... 38
Front-passenger airbag ....................... 38
Fuel ..................................................... 287
Diesel............................................ 179
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Loss ............................................... 239
Petrol ............................................. 179
Fuelconsumption
Current (on-board computer) ......... 111
Notes ............................................. 288
Fuelfiller flap
Opening/closing ........................... 178
Fuelfilter
Display message ............................ 221
Fuelgauge ............................................ 25
Fuellevel
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 111
Gauge .............................................. 25
Fuelline
Malfunction ....................................239
Fueltank
Defect ............................................ 239
Fuse allocationchart ........................ 280
Fuse box
Boot ............................................... 281
Dashboard ..................................... 281
Engine compartment ..................... 281
Fuses .................................................. 280
G
Gear indicator .................................... 102
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 284
Glove compartment .......................... 166
H
Headbag ............................................... 39
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 183
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 202
Cleaning system .............................. 93
Misting up ...................................... 244
Head restraint
Lowering manually (rear) ............... 257
Head restraints
Adjusting (front) ............................... 68
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 69
NECK-PRO....................................... 41
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
headrestraints .............................. 257
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners .................... 199
Hill start assist .................................. 100
HOLD function ................................... 135
Display message ........... 210, 212, 220
Hook ................................................... 171
I
Immobiliser .......................................... 58
Indicator and warning lamps ........... 232
Automatic childseatrecognition
(malfunction) ................................. 231
Brakes (red)................................... 234
Coolant .......................................... 234
Engine diagnostics ......................... 235
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ........ 44, 231
Reserve fuel ................................... 237
Seat belt........................................ 236
SRS .......................................... 35, 233
THERMOTRONIC (malfunction) ...... 230
Indicator lamps
see Indicator and warning lamps
Instrument cluster ............................ 106
On-board computer ....................... 117
Overview .......................................... 25
Instrument lighting ............................. 25
see Instrument cluster lighting
IntelligentLight System
Display message ............................ 223
On-board computer ....................... 119
Setting dipped-beamheadlamps
for driving on the right/left (on-
board computer) ............................ 119
Interior lighting
Automatic control system ................ 93
Delayedswitch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 120
Emergency lighting .......................... 93
Manual control .................................93
Readinglamp ................................... 93
Interior motionsensor ........................ 59
ISOFIXchild seat securing system .... 50
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Jack
Operation ....................................... 269
Storage location ............................ 207
Jump-starting ..................................... 276
Jump leads ..................................... 276
K
Key ........................................................ 62
Changing the battery ..................... 259
Checking the battery ..................... 259
Closing the soft top ....................... 162
Convenience closing feature ............ 97
Convenience opening feature .......... 96
Display message ............................ 225
Loss ............................................... 248
Malfunction ....................................247
Modifying the programming ............. 62
Opening the soft top ...................... 162
KEYLESS-GO
Button .............................................. 66
Changing the battery ..................... 259
Checking the battery ..................... 259
Convenience closing ........................ 97
Display message ............................ 225
Locking ............................................ 62
Malfunction ....................................247
Starting the engine .......................... 99
Unlocking ......................................... 62
Keypositions
Key .................................................. 65
KEYLESS GO .................................... 66
Kickdown ................................... 105, 106
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lashing eyelets ................................. 170
Licenceplate lighting
Display message ............................ 224
Lighting
see Lights
Lights
Active light function ................... 85, 91
Automatic headlamp mode ........ 82, 88
Combination switch ................... 80, 87
Cornering light function ............. 85, 92
Daytime driving lights ................ 82, 88
Dipped-beamheadlamps ........... 82, 88
Display message ............................ 225
Foglamps ....................... 82, 86, 88, 92
Hazard warning lamps ............... 84, 91
Headlamp flasher ....................... 82, 88
Headlamp range ........................ 86, 93
Lightswitch ............................... 80, 87
Main-beam headlamps ...............83, 89
Motorway mode ......................... 86, 92
Rearfoglamp ............................. 83, 89
Switching surround lighting on/
off (on-board computer) ................. 120
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) .119
Switching the exteriorlighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 120
Switching the Intelligent Light
System on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 119
Turn signals ............................... 84, 91
LIMindicator lamp
Cruise control ................................ 123
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 126
VariableSPEEDTRONIC ................. 133
Loading guidelines ............................ 165
Locking
Automatic ........................................ 63
Emergency locking ........................ 250
From the inside(central locking
button) ............................................. 64
Luggage compartment cover
Display message ............................ 216
Luggage cover
see Boot separator
Luggage net
Front-passenger footwell ............... 169
Lumbar support
4-way ............................................... 69
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Main-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 120
Display message .................... 209, 223
Maintenance
Battery ........................................... 273
Manual drive program ...................... 105
Manual transmission ........................ 101
Matt paintwork
Cleaning ......................................... 199
Memory card (on-board computer) .113
Memory function ................................. 75
Menu
Menu overview .............................. 109
Menu (on-board computer) ...............109
Assistance ..................................... 115
Audio............................................. 113
DISTRONICPLUS ........................... 130
Navigation ..................................... 111
Service ...........................................117
Settings ......................................... 117
Telephone ...................................... 114
Trip ................................................ 110
Message ............................................. 232
see Display message ..................... 208
see Warning and indicator lamps
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technical data ............................... 302
Mirrors
Sun visor........................................ 172
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone ..................................... 174
Installation..................................... 285
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 114
Mobile telephone
see Mobile phone .......................... 174
Modifying the programming
Key .................................................. 62
MOExtendedrun-flat sys-
tem* ........................................... 185, 272
MP3
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 113
Multicontour seat ................................ 70
Multifunctiondisplay ........................ 108
Multifunctionsteering wheel ........... 107
Overview .......................................... 28
N
Navigation
On-board computer ....................... 111
NECK-PRO head restraints ................. 41
Resetting after being triggered ...... 257
Notes on runninginanew vehicle .. 178
O
Odometer
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
Consumption ................................. 182
Topping up ..................................... 182
On-board computer ........................... 107
Assistance menu ........................... 115
Audiomenu ................................... 113
Convenience submenu .................. 121
Display messages .......................... 208
Factory settings ............................. 122
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 117
Lightsubmenu ............................... 119
Navigation menu ............................ 111
Overview ........................................ 109
Service menu ................................. 117
Settings menu ............................... 117
Standard displaysubmenu ............ 110
Telephone menu ............................ 114
Time/Date submenu ..................... 118
Trip menu ...................................... 110
Vehicle submenu ........................... 120
One-touch gearshifting ..................... 103
Operatingsystem
see On-board computer ................. 107
Outside temperature indicator ....... 107
Override feature
Rearsidewindows ........................... 51
P
Paintcode .......................................... 286
Paintwork
Cleaning ......................................... 200
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 158
Convenience closing ........................ 97
Convenience opening ...................... 96
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Rain closingfeature ....................... 159
Resetting ....................................... 160
Park Assist
Parking Guidance ........................... 140
Parking ............................................... 100
Parking aid
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side................................. 75
PARKTRONIC................................. 138
Reversing camera .......................... 143
Parking brake .................................... 100
Display message ............................ 219
Parking Guidance .............................. 140
Display message ............................ 213
Trailer towing ................................. 143
Parking lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Parking lock
Releasing manually (automatic
transmission) ................................. 255
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side................................. 75
PARKTRONIC ...................................... 138
Activating/deactivating ................. 140
Malfunction ....................................243
Range of the sensors ..................... 138
Trailer towing ................................. 140
Warning display............................. 139
PASSENGERAIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ............................................. 44, 231
Permanent display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................118
Permanent Speedtronic .................... 135
Petrol
Minimum grade............................. 179
see Fuel
Plastic trim
Cleaning ......................................... 204
Power supply (trailer) ....................... 197
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety system
see PRE-SAFE®
PRE-SAFE®Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) ................................ 56
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 116
Display message ............................ 214
PRE-SAFE®system .............................. 40
Display message ............................ 214
Program selector button .................. 104
Pulling away ......................................... 99
R
Radar sensor system
Country overview ........................... 304
Display message ............................ 215
Radar systemsensors
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 121
Radio
Selecting astation(on-board
computer) ...................................... 113
Rain closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof.............. 159
Range
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 111
Rear compartment
Setting the airvents ...................... 153
Setting the temperature ................ 152
Rear-compartment seat beltsta-
tus indicator ........................................ 79
Rear foglamp
Display message ............................ 224
Rear seat backrest
Display message ............................ 227
Folding forwards/back .................. 169
Rear-viewmirror
Adjusting ......................................... 73
Anti-dazzle (manual)......................... 73
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) .......... 74
Rear window blind ............................ 173
Rear window heating ........................ 156
Refuelling ........................................... 178
Reserve fuel ....................................... 288
Display message ............................ 228
Fuel tank ........................................ 288
Warning lamp ................................. 237
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Restraint system
For children..................................... 42
See SRS .......................................... 35
Rev counter ........................................ 107
Reverse gear
Engaging (manual transmission) .... 102
Reversing camera ............................. 143
Cleaning ......................................... 202
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 224
Roll bar ................................................ 41
Display message ............................ 229
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroof.............. 159
Rearwindow .................................. 173
Roof
see Soft top
Roof carrier ....................................... 171
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 291
Route
see Route guidance ....................... 112
Route guidance
On-board computer ....................... 112
S
Seat
Adjusting ............................. 66, 67, 68
Correct driver's seatposition ........... 80
Storing settings ............................... 75
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seatbelt......................... 79
Display message ...................... 79, 216
Fault .............................................. 239
Switching beltadjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ...................... 121
Seat belts
Fastening ......................................... 76
Warning lamp ........................... 79, 236
Seat covers
Cleaning ......................................... 204
Seat heating .........................................71
Seat ventilation ................................... 71
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 230
Securing aload .................................. 170
Selector lever
Display message ............................ 209
Sensors
Cleaning ......................................... 202
Service indicator
see Service intervaldisplay........... 197
Service products ............................... 287
Brake fluid .................................... 290
Coolant .......................................... 290
Engine oil ....................................... 288
Fuel ................................................ 287
Windscreen washer fluid ................ 291
Settings
Calling up astored setting ............... 75
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 122
On-board computer ....................... 117
Shift ranges ....................................... 103
Sidebag ................................................ 39
Side windows
Convenience closing ........................ 97
Convenience opening ...................... 96
Fault .............................................. 245
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Ski rack .............................................. 171
Sliding sunroof
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snowchains ...................................... 190
Socket
Cockpit.......................................... 174
Rearcompartment ......................... 174
Soft top .............................................. 160
AIRCAP .......................................... 164
Boot separator ............................... 162
Closing (key)................................. 162
Closing (switch) ............................. 161
Closing manually in an emergency .250
Display message ............................ 229
Draught stop .................................. 163
Fitting/removing the AIRCAP
draughtstop .................................. 258
Malfunction ....................................245
Opening (key)................................ 162
Opening (switch) ............................ 161
Re-locking ...................................... 162
Soft-top switch .................................. 161
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Sparewheel
Fitting ............................................ 268
Technical data ............................... 302
SpeedLimitAssist ............................ 145
Activating/deactivating message
function (on-board computer) ........ 116
Displaying (on-board computer) ..... 116
Display message ............................ 212
Speedlimiter
SPEEDTRONIC ............................... 133
Speedometer
Digitalspeedometer (on-board
computer) ...................................... 111
Segments ...................................... 107
Selecting the displayunit (on-
board computer) ............................ 117
Speedtronic ....................................... 133
Display message .................... 212, 215
Permanent ..................................... 135
Variable......................................... 133
SRS (Supplemental RestraintSystem)
Display message ............................ 227
Warning lamp ........................... 35, 233
Standard display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................110
Status indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................109
Steering
Display message ............................ 221
Steering wheel
Adjusting ................................... 71, 72
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 107
Storing settings ............................... 75
Steering wheel boss
Cleaning ......................................... 203
Steering wheel gearshift paddles .... 105
Stowage compartments ................... 166
Armrest (under) ............................. 167
Centre console .............................. 167
Glove compartment ....................... 166
Stowage well
Boot floor(underneath) ................. 171
Submenu(on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 121
Factory setting ............................... 122
Instrument cluster ......................... 117
Lights .............................................119
Standard display............................ 110
Time/Date ..................................... 118
Vehicle ...........................................120
Summer opening
see Convenience opening
Sun visor ............................................ 172
Supplemental RestraintSystem
see SRS ........................................... 35
See SRS .......................................... 35
Supplemental RestraintSystem
(SRS) ..................................................... 35
Surround lighting
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 120
Switchingoff the alarm
ATA .................................................. 58
T
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 223
Tail pipes
Cleaning ......................................... 203
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity .................................... 288
Technical data
E200 CGIBlueEFFICIENCY ........... 291
E220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ........... 294
E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ........... 295
E250 CGIBlueEFFICIENCY ........... 292
E350 ............................................. 292
E350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ........... 296
E350 CGIBlueEFFICIENCY ........... 293
E500 ............................................. 293
Trailer loads ................................... 304
Tyres ...................................... 297, 301
Wheels ................................... 297, 301
Telephone
see Mobile phone .......................... 114
Telephone compartment .................. 167
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 107
Outside temperature ......................107
THERMATIC
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 230
THERMOTRONIC
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 230
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Through-loading ................................ 167
Through-loading feature ................... 169
Tightening torque .............................. 272
Time
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 118
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 118
TIREFIT kit
Storage location ............................ 207
Using ............................................. 264
Top Tether ............................................ 51
Total distancerecorder .................... 110
Tourist mode
see Intelligent LightSystem
Tow-away protection .......................... 59
Towing ................................................ 279
Towing atrailer
Folding in the ballcoupling ............ 196
Folding out the ballcoupling .......... 193
Towing eye
Fitting ............................................ 279
Removing ....................................... 280
Tow-starting ....................................... 279
Trailer
7-pin connector ............................. 197
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 197
Display message ........... 218, 222, 225
Power supply ................................. 197
Trailer coupling
see Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 304
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 193
Cleaning ......................................... 203
Trailer towing
Driving tips .................................... 194
ESP®................................................ 55
Mounting dimensions .................... 303
Parking Guidance ........................... 143
Parktronic...................................... 140
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-wayradio .............. 285
Transmission positions .................... 102
Transport (vehicle) ............................ 280
Trim strips
Cleaning ......................................... 204
Trip computer
On-board computer ....................... 110
Trip meter .......................................... 110
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 111
Turn signal
Display message .................... 222, 223
TV
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 114
Two-way radio
Installation..................................... 285
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate ...... 286
Tyre grip ............................................. 192
Tyre pressure ....................................186
Display message ............................ 213
Tyre pressure losswarning system
............................................................ 187
Tyres
Direction of rotation...................... 185
General notes ................................ 184
Technical data ....................... 297, 301
Tyre tread ...........................................186
U
Unladen weight ................................. 291
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ..................... 249
From insidethe vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 64
V
Vanity mirror
Sun visor........................................ 172
Variable Speedtronic ........................ 133
Vehicle
Emergency unlocking ............ 249, 250
Individualsettings (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 117
Leaving parked up ......................... 249
Towing ........................................... 279
Tow-starting ................................... 279
Transporting .................................. 280
Vehicle battery .................................. 273
Vehicle dimensions ................... 291, 296
Vehicle electronics ........................... 284
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Vehicleidentificationnumber
(VIN) .......................................... 286, 287
Vehicle identification plate .............. 286
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 207
Vehicle weights ................................. 291
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS (yellow) ................................... 232
Distronic Plus(red)........................ 232
ESP®........................................ 54, 233
ESP®OFF ....................................... 233
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 123
LIM (DistronicPlus) ....................... 126
LIM (variable Speedtronic) ............. 133
Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 230
Warning lamps
see Indicator and warning lamps
Warning tone ..................................... 237
Warning triangle ................................ 206
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 229
Washer fluid reservoir .............. 183, 291
Wearingseat belts .............................. 76
Wheelbolts
Tightening torque........................... 272
Wheelchock
Use ................................................ 269
Wheels
Cleaning ......................................... 202
General notes ................................ 184
Interchanging ................................. 189
Technical data ....................... 297, 301
Wind deflector
see AIRCAP
Windowbag .......................................... 40
Windowbags
Display message ............................ 228
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 202
see Side windows
Windscreenwasher fluid .................. 291
Topping up ..................................... 183
Windscreenwasher system ..... 183, 291
Windscreenwipers ............................. 94
Malfunction ....................................244
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 263
Winterdiesel ..................................... 180
Winterdriving ............................ 189, 190
Wintertyres ....................................... 189
Limiting the speed(on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 135
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 202
Replacing ....................................... 263
Wooden trim
Cleaning ......................................... 204
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Protection of the environment
HEnvironmental note
Daimler's declared policy is one of integrated
environmental protection.
The objectives are for the natural resources
which form the basis of our existence on this
planet to be used sparingly and in amanner
which takes the requirements of both nature
and humanity into account.
You too can help to protect the environment
by operating your vehicle in an environmen-
tally-responsible manner.
Fuel consumption and the rate of engine,
transmission, brake and tyre wear depend on
the following factors:
Roperating conditionsofyour vehicle
Ryour personal driving style
You can influence both factors.
You should bear the following in mind:
Operating conditions
Ravoid short trips as these increase fuel con-
sumption.
Rmake sure that the tyre pressures are
always correct.
Rdo not carry any unnecessary weight.
Rkeep an eye on the vehicle's fuel consump-
tion.
Rremove roof racks once you no longer need
them.
Raregularly serviced vehicle will contribute
to environmental protection. You should
therefore adhere to the service intervals.
Ralways have maintenance work carried out
at aqualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
Personal driving style
Rdo not depress the accelerator pedal when
startingthe engine.
Rdo not warm up the engine with the vehicle
stationary.
Rdrive carefully and maintain asafe distance
from the vehicle in front.
Ravoid frequent, sudden acceleration.
Rchange gear in good time and use each gear
only up to 2/3of its maximum engine speed.
Rswitch off the engine in stationary traffic.
Returning used vehicles
Mercedes-Benz will take back your
Mercedes-Benz to dispose of it in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner, in accordance
with the European Union (EU) End of Life
Vehicles Directive.
The End of Life Vehicles Directive applies to
vehicles of up to 3.5 tgross vehicle weight, in
accordance with national regulations. For
several years, Mercedes-Benz has been
meeting all the legal requirements for a
design which allowsfor recycling and re-use.
There is anetwork of return points and dis-
assembly plants which can recycle your vehi-
cle in an environmentally-responsible man-
ner. The options for recycling vehicles and
parts are constantly being developed and
improved. This means that your Mercedes-
Benz will also continue to meet even the
increased recycling quotas in the future in
good time. You can obtain further information
from your national Mercedes-Benz homepage
or your national hotline number.
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