Owner's Manual
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... Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside... 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......
... Operator's Manual ...10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ...11 Maintenance ...12 Roadside Assistance ...12 Change of address or ownership...12 Operating your vehicle outside... 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......
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... operation...89 Panic alarm ...91 Activating ...91 Deactivating ...91 Driving safety systems...92 ABS ...92 BAS ...94 ESP® ...94 Electrohydraulic brake system ...97 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP®...100 Anti-theft systems...101 Immobilizer...101 Anti-theft alarm system ...101 Tow-away alarm ...103 Controls...
... operation...89 Panic alarm ...91 Activating ...91 Deactivating ...91 Driving safety systems...92 ABS ...92 BAS ...94 ESP® ...94 Electrohydraulic brake system ...97 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP®...100 Anti-theft systems...101 Immobilizer...101 Anti-theft alarm system ...101 Tow-away alarm ...103 Controls...
Owner's Manual
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......Trip computer menu...TEL menu* ...Automatic transmission...Gear selector lever position ...Driving tips...Gear ranges ...Automatic shift program ...Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting ...Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting E 55 AMG Manual shift program E 55 AMG .. Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ... 153 153 154 156 159 159 161 161...
......Trip computer menu...TEL menu* ...Automatic transmission...Gear selector lever position ...Driving tips...Gear ranges ...Automatic shift program ...Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting ...Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting E 55 AMG Manual shift program E 55 AMG .. Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ... 153 153 154 156 159 159 161 161...
Owner's Manual
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... 243 243 247 259 263 268 268 268 271 273 274 275 Useful features ...Storage compartments ...Cup holders...Ashtrays ...Cigarette lighter ...Power 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...
... 243 243 247 259 263 268 268 268 271 273 274 275 Useful features ...Storage compartments ...Cup holders...Ashtrays ...Cigarette lighter ...Power 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...
Owner's Manual
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...trip...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 ... 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 tool kit...424 Vehicle jack ...424 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 426 Unlocking the vehicle ...426...
...trip...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 ... 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 tool kit...424 Vehicle jack ...424 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 426 Unlocking the vehicle ...426...
Owner's Manual
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... bulbs for rear lamps...Replacing wiper blades ...Removing wiper blades ...Installing wiper blades...Flat tire ...Preparing the vehicle...Mounting the spare wheel ...MOExtended system*...Bleeding the fuel system (Diesel engine only) ...Batteries ...Disconnecting the battery ...Removing the battery ...Charging and reinstalling the...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...
... bulbs for rear lamps...Replacing wiper blades ...Removing wiper blades ...Installing wiper blades...Flat tire ...Preparing the vehicle...Mounting the spare wheel ...MOExtended system*...Bleeding the fuel system (Diesel engine only) ...Batteries ...Disconnecting the battery ...Removing the battery ...Charging and reinstalling the...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...
Owner's Manual
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...not remove any modifications made may cause serious damage to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for example when running . G Work improperly carried out on ...Proper use of the vehicle requires that damage to your vehicle. Warning! See your vehicle. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for further inspection or repairs. G Warning! Other improper work or modifications on other qualified maintenance or repair facility for possible ...
...not remove any modifications made may cause serious damage to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for example when running . G Work improperly carried out on ...Proper use of the vehicle requires that damage to your vehicle. Warning! See your vehicle. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for further inspection or repairs. G Warning! Other improper work or modifications on other qualified maintenance or repair facility for possible ...
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At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Storage compartments Door control panel 21
At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Storage compartments Door control panel 21
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... 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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item 1 Multifunction display in speedometer Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incoming call Page 153 154 Item 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Page 26
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item 1 Multifunction display in speedometer Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incoming call Page 153 154 Item 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Page 26
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 the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the vehicle, the power seats can be placed in the front seating position. G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as this can be adjusted so that children be dangerous. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey...
... or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the vehicle, the power seats can be placed in the front seating position. G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as this can be adjusted so that children be dangerous. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey...
Owner's Manual
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Backrest tilt Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are no items in direction of arrow ...accelerator/brake pedal safely. Otherwise you to properly operate controls. i The memory function ( page 138) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. When moving the seat, make sure there are lightly supported. or Open the respective door. ! Seat cushion ...
Backrest tilt Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are no items in direction of arrow ...accelerator/brake pedal safely. Otherwise you to properly operate controls. i The memory function ( page 138) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. When moving the seat, make sure there are lightly supported. or Open the respective door. ! Seat cushion ...
Owner's Manual
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... injury. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with you, and lock the vehicle. Warning! Head restraint tilt Steering wheel Warning! Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from ... driver's door is as close to lose control of the head restraint. Adjust head restraint so that it is open. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to the head as possible. Manually adjust the angle of the vehicle. Do not drive the vehicle without...
... injury. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with you, and lock the vehicle. Warning! Head restraint tilt Steering wheel Warning! Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from ... driver's door is as close to lose control of the head restraint. Adjust head restraint so that it is open. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to the head as possible. Manually adjust the angle of the vehicle. Do not drive the vehicle without...
Owner's Manual
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... indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. 1 Adjusting steering column, in the Convenience submenu of arrows 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with the settings for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. The easy-entry/exit feature can become trapped or injured... by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is located on the ignition ( page 36). Warning! Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows for...
... indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. 1 Adjusting steering column, in the Convenience submenu of arrows 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with the settings for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. The easy-entry/exit feature can become trapped or injured... by the moving steering wheel when the easy-entry/exit feature is located on the ignition ( page 36). Warning! Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows for...
Owner's Manual
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...procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is switched off with the driver's door closed Warning! With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will no longer be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Getting started . i The last set position when you : remove the SmartKey from...to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is stored in memory ( page 139) With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you : close the driver's door with the ignition switched on, or insert the SmartKey into the starter switch or press ...
...procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is switched off with the driver's door closed Warning! With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel will no longer be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Getting started . i The last set position when you : remove the SmartKey from...to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is stored in memory ( page 139) With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards when you : close the driver's door with the ignition switched on, or insert the SmartKey into the starter switch or press ...
Owner's Manual
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..., see "Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position" ( page 198). Press button 3 for the driver's side exterior rear view mirror or button 1 for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit...
..., see "Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position" ( page 198). Press button 3 for the driver's side exterior rear view mirror or button 1 for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit...
Owner's Manual
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...the parking brake. If your right foot is located on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. For more quickly to heat up more information on Turn the exterior lamp switch to obtain braking ...action. G ! Release the parking brake. You could result in reverse. Getting started Driving ! This could lose control of the steering wheel. Exterior lamp switch On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to position B. After a cold start, the automatic transmission engages at a ...
...the parking brake. If your right foot is located on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. For more quickly to heat up more information on Turn the exterior lamp switch to obtain braking ...action. G ! Release the parking brake. You could result in reverse. Getting started Driving ! This could lose control of the steering wheel. Exterior lamp switch On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to position B. After a cold start, the automatic transmission engages at a ...
Owner's Manual
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... Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Push the combination switch in direction of resistance and release. The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. For more information on headlamps, see "Lighting" ( page 141). 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left of the steering column. i To signal minor directional changes...
... Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Push the combination switch in direction of resistance and release. The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. For more information on headlamps, see "Lighting" ( page 141). 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left of the steering column. i To signal minor directional changes...
Owner's Manual
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... lock it within approximately 60 seconds after switching off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. You have selected the Comfort suspension tuning ( page 259), the vehicle lowers slightly when you have properly stopped and ... when it is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. G G With the engine not running, there is no one is standing near the wheel arches or lying underneath the vehicle when it is being locked. When parked on brake pedal. Turn the SmartKey to position P. When parking, make...
... lock it within approximately 60 seconds after switching off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: Keep right foot on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. You have selected the Comfort suspension tuning ( page 259), the vehicle lowers slightly when you have properly stopped and ... when it is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle. G G With the engine not running, there is no one is standing near the wheel arches or lying underneath the vehicle when it is being locked. When parked on brake pedal. Turn the SmartKey to position P. When parking, make...