Owner's Manual
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......22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Storage compartments...30 Door control panel...32 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off...
......22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Storage compartments...30 Door control panel...32 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off...
Owner's Manual
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... outlet...Heated steering wheel* ...Floormats...Telephone* ...Tele Aid ...Garage door opener ... 276 276 278 281 282 283 283 284 285 286 293 Operation ...The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ...Driving instructions ...Drive sensibly - save fuel...Drinking and driving ...Pedals ...Power assistance ...Brakes...Driving off ...Parking...Tires...Hydroplaning...Tire traction ...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water...Passenger compartment...Driving abroad ...Control and operation of radio transmitter...Catalytic converter (Gasoline engine) ...Oxidation catalyst (Diesel engine...
... outlet...Heated steering wheel* ...Floormats...Telephone* ...Tele Aid ...Garage door opener ... 276 276 278 281 282 283 283 284 285 286 293 Operation ...The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ...Driving instructions ...Drive sensibly - save fuel...Drinking and driving ...Pedals ...Power assistance ...Brakes...Driving off ...Parking...Tires...Hydroplaning...Tire traction ...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water...Passenger compartment...Driving abroad ...Control and operation of radio transmitter...Catalytic converter (Gasoline engine) ...Oxidation catalyst (Diesel engine...
Owner's Manual
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......Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant level ...Batteries ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Tire care and maintenance...Direction of vehicle ...364 Practical hints ...373 What to do if ... ...374 Lamps in instrument cluster ...374 Lamp in center console ...384 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ...386 Where will I find ...? ...422 First aid kit...422 Spare wheel...422 Luggage box ...423 Vehicle...
......Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant level ...Batteries ...Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*...Tires and wheels...Important guidelines ...Tire care and maintenance...Direction of vehicle ...364 Practical hints ...373 What to do if ... ...374 Lamps in instrument cluster ...374 Lamp in center console ...384 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ...386 Where will I find ...? ...422 First aid kit...422 Spare wheel...422 Luggage box ...423 Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...E 350/E 350 4MATIC...E 500/E 500 4MATIC...E 55 AMG...E 320 CDI...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...MOExtended tires*...Spare wheel ...Electrical system ... 465 466 467 467 468 469 469 469 470 470 471 473 475 478 479 480 481 Main dimensions and weights ...Main dimensions...Weights...Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils ...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium...
... of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...E 350/E 350 4MATIC...E 500/E 500 4MATIC...E 55 AMG...E 320 CDI...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...MOExtended tires*...Spare wheel ...Electrical system ... 465 466 467 467 468 469 469 469 470 470 471 473 475 478 479 480 481 Main dimensions and weights ...Main dimensions...Weights...Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc...Capacities ...Engine oils ...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Hood lock release 3 Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel* 4 Parking brake release 5 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 6 Door control panel 7 Exterior lamp switch Page 53, 61 319 43 283 53 55 56 55 32 141 Item 8 Headlamp washer button* 9 Steering wheel gearshift control (E55 AMG only) a Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* b Instrument cluster c Multifunction steering wheel d Horn e Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions Page 197 191 Item f Starter switch g Front Parktronic* warning...
... 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Hood lock release 3 Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel* 4 Parking brake release 5 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 6 Door control panel 7 Exterior lamp switch Page 53, 61 319 43 283 53 55 56 55 32 141 Item 8 Headlamp washer button* 9 Steering wheel gearshift control (E55 AMG only) a Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* b Instrument cluster c Multifunction steering wheel d Horn e Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions Page 197 191 Item f Starter switch g Front Parktronic* warning...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Item 1 Rear interior lighting on/off 2 Automatic interior lighting 3 Front interior lighting on/off 4 Temperature sensor 5 Right reading lamp on/off 6 Tilt/sliding sunroof* or tilt/sliding panel* 7 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 147 236, 239 286 Page 147 147 147 Item 8 Rear view mirror 9 Reading lamps a Garage door opener b Tow-away alarm button c Ambient lighting d Interior lighting e Left reading lamp on/off 147 Page 197 147 293 103 172 29
At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel Item 1 Rear interior lighting on/off 2 Automatic interior lighting 3 Front interior lighting on/off 4 Temperature sensor 5 Right reading lamp on/off 6 Tilt/sliding sunroof* or tilt/sliding panel* 7 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 147 236, 239 286 Page 147 147 147 Item 8 Rear view mirror 9 Reading lamps a Garage door opener b Tow-away alarm button c Ambient lighting d Interior lighting e Left reading lamp on/off 147 Page 197 147 293 103 172 29
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Seat adjustment 3 Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) 4 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 5 Switches for opening/closing front and rear side windows, rear window override switch 6 Remote trunk release switch, Trunk opening/closing system* Page 119 41 138 45 231 121 32
At a glance Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Seat adjustment 3 Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) 4 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 5 Switches for opening/closing front and rear side windows, rear window override switch 6 Remote trunk release switch, Trunk opening/closing system* Page 119 41 138 45 231 121 32
Owner's Manual
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... or toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of these guidelines, it is not possible for air bags to have the rear mounted side impact air bags deactivated, then deactivation can be deployed. (2) Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and for your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for a side...
... or toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of these guidelines, it is not possible for air bags to have the rear mounted side impact air bags deactivated, then deactivation can be deployed. (2) Always sit nearly upright, properly use the seat belts and for your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for a side...
Owner's Manual
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... in front of additional electrical/electronic equipment on the presence of the front seat backrests, door trim panels, 70 A properly fastened seat belt is also needed to provide the best possible protection in order to provide supplemental crash protection for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bag Warning! We caution you replace deployed air bags and repair any components or wiring of the SRS...
... in front of additional electrical/electronic equipment on the presence of the front seat backrests, door trim panels, 70 A properly fastened seat belt is also needed to provide the best possible protection in order to provide supplemental crash protection for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bag Warning! We caution you replace deployed air bags and repair any components or wiring of the SRS...
Owner's Manual
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... ABS, namely braking power and the ability to take extra care while driving. G G When the ABS is activated which can prevent accidents. The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to steer the vehicle. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from acting on the brake pedal. When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels may lock during braking...
... ABS, namely braking power and the ability to take extra care while driving. G G When the ABS is activated which can prevent accidents. The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to steer the vehicle. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from acting on the brake pedal. When the ABS is malfunctioning, the wheels may lock during braking...
Owner's Manual
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... KEYLESS-GO*) the lock button at each door handle. The button is switched on the overhead control panel. i When you lock the vehicle again. or Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button ( page 38). 1 Tow-away alarm off button Switch off the tow-away alarm before towing the vehicle, or when parking on the SmartKey. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Disarming tow-away alarm To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch off the ignition...
... KEYLESS-GO*) the lock button at each door handle. The button is switched on the overhead control panel. i When you lock the vehicle again. or Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button ( page 38). 1 Tow-away alarm off button Switch off the tow-away alarm before towing the vehicle, or when parking on the SmartKey. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Disarming tow-away alarm To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch off the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... , and lock the vehicle. The door windows are on the front passenger door and the rear doors. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if switch was pulled past the resistance point and released it to an unlocked vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it slightly. Controls in detail Power windows Power windows Opening...
... , and lock the vehicle. The door windows are on the front passenger door and the rear doors. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or, if switch was pulled past the resistance point and released it to an unlocked vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it slightly. Controls in detail Power windows Power windows Opening...
Owner's Manual
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... open the driver's or front passenger's door for at least 5 minutes. Fully opening feature" ( page 234) and "Convenience closing the window, and upward movement of the climate control ( page 204), ( page 216) and ( page 217) is pressed and held. Warning! G i Operating the windows from the starter switch, the power windows can also open or close when the air recirculation button , in starter switch position 0 or...
... open the driver's or front passenger's door for at least 5 minutes. Fully opening feature" ( page 234) and "Convenience closing the window, and upward movement of the climate control ( page 204), ( page 216) and ( page 217) is pressed and held. Warning! G i Operating the windows from the starter switch, the power windows can also open or close when the air recirculation button , in starter switch position 0 or...
Owner's Manual
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... other driving inputs necessary to assure safe stopping distance, always rests with Part 15 of vehicles ahead. Distronic cannot take street and traffic conditions into account. It does not react to , nor does it, replace the need for the vehicle speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead, including most importantly brake operation to retain control of the vehicle's braking power. 247...
... other driving inputs necessary to assure safe stopping distance, always rests with Part 15 of vehicles ahead. Distronic cannot take street and traffic conditions into account. It does not react to , nor does it, replace the need for the vehicle speed and the distance to the vehicle ahead, including most importantly brake operation to retain control of the vehicle's braking power. 247...
Owner's Manual
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... of the vehicle interior is located on . Switching on Switch on the ignition ( page 36). An additional power outlet is above 86°F (30°C) the temperature of stalk in the rear passenger compartment. Turn switch at the tip of the steering wheel is heated. Indicator lamp 1 comes on the left -hand side of the steering wheel. Flip up the leather area of the steering wheel. air pump, auxiliary lamps...
... of the vehicle interior is located on . Switching on Switch on the ignition ( page 36). An additional power outlet is above 86°F (30°C) the temperature of stalk in the rear passenger compartment. Turn switch at the tip of the steering wheel is heated. Indicator lamp 1 comes on the left -hand side of the steering wheel. Flip up the leather area of the steering wheel. air pump, auxiliary lamps...
Owner's Manual
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...). 305 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This could result in the reservoir. This helps prevent overheating of the brakes by applying above-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. Refer to the description of the vehicle can be degraded to parking. Warning! G If other than recommended brake fluid is released and the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster stays on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to moderate loads...
...). 305 Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This could result in the reservoir. This helps prevent overheating of the brakes by applying above-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. Refer to the description of the vehicle can be degraded to parking. Warning! G If other than recommended brake fluid is released and the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster stays on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to moderate loads...
Owner's Manual
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... reservoir for cold coolant: reaches the black top part of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated. In order to relieve excess pressure. The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is under pressure. Warning! If opened immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure. 1 Coolant expansion tank Using a rag, turn the cap slowly...
... reservoir for cold coolant: reaches the black top part of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indicates that the coolant is overheated. In order to relieve excess pressure. The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is under pressure. Warning! If opened immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam will be blown out under pressure. 1 Coolant expansion tank Using a rag, turn the cap slowly...
Owner's Manual
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... time elapsed since your last maintenance service, calculates other maintenance service work required, and calls for example on very rough roads. a lug wrench) with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened. The Tele Aid system is operational provided that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance service is automatically controlled according to a selected setting and speed.The driver can set the ground clearance manually for the next maintenance service...
... time elapsed since your last maintenance service, calculates other maintenance service work required, and calls for example on very rough roads. a lug wrench) with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened. The Tele Aid system is operational provided that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance service is automatically controlled according to a selected setting and speed.The driver can set the ground clearance manually for the next maintenance service...
Owner's Manual
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... Central locking switch 129 Certification label 468 Checking Oil level 320 Children in the vehicle 78 Air bags 68 Blocking of rear window operation 89 Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag Infant and child restraint systems 78 LATCH-type child seat anchors 88 Occupant Classification System (OCS) Cigarette lighter 282 Climate control system 4-zone automatic climate control 214 Air conditioning refrigerant 487 Air conditioning, Cooling 212, 227 Air distribution...
... Central locking switch 129 Certification label 468 Checking Oil level 320 Children in the vehicle 78 Air bags 68 Blocking of rear window operation 89 Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag Infant and child restraint systems 78 LATCH-type child seat anchors 88 Occupant Classification System (OCS) Cigarette lighter 282 Climate control system 4-zone automatic climate control 214 Air conditioning refrigerant 487 Air conditioning, Cooling 212, 227 Air distribution...
Owner's Manual
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... brake system 400, 401 Engine oil 321, 407, 408, 409 ESP® 391, 392 Fog lamps 412, 413 Fuel reserve tank 411 Headlamps 412, 413, 414 Hood 410 Key, SmartKey 411 Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 410 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 417 Parking brake 401 Parking lamps 413 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 417 Seat belts 417 SRS 418 Telephone* 419 Tires 416 Trunk 419 Turn signals 415 Windshield washer fluid 419 Multifunction steering wheel...
... brake system 400, 401 Engine oil 321, 407, 408, 409 ESP® 391, 392 Fog lamps 412, 413 Fuel reserve tank 411 Headlamps 412, 413, 414 Hood 410 Key, SmartKey 411 Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 410 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 417 Parking brake 401 Parking lamps 413 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 417 Seat belts 417 SRS 418 Telephone* 419 Tires 416 Trunk 419 Turn signals 415 Windshield washer fluid 419 Multifunction steering wheel...