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...
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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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... could also have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could cause them to your vehicle. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for further inspection or repairs. Warning! Other improper...vehicle appears unsafe, have a negative impact on electronic components and associated software could seriously impair the operating safety of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for possible damage. G Various warning labels are interconnected, any of certain risks which is running over an obstacle...
... could also have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other systems. Electronic malfunctions could cause them to your vehicle. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for further inspection or repairs. Warning! Other improper...vehicle appears unsafe, have a negative impact on electronic components and associated software could seriously impair the operating safety of your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for possible damage. G Various warning labels are interconnected, any of certain risks which is running over an obstacle...
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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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... must be operated when the respective door is being adjusted. Thus, we strongly recommend that you , and lock the vehicle. G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as this can be done before the vehicle is in a nearly upright position and belts are safer when...
... must be operated when the respective door is being adjusted. Thus, we strongly recommend that you , and lock the vehicle. G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as this can be done before the vehicle is in a nearly upright position and belts are safer when...
Owner's Manual
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Seat height Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat cushion tilt Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 2. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 ...accelerator/brake pedal safely. or Open the respective door. ! i The memory function ( page 138) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. Backrest tilt Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5 until your arms are lightly supported. ...
Seat height Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat cushion tilt Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 2. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 ...accelerator/brake pedal safely. or Open the respective door. ! i The memory function ( page 138) lets you store the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. Backrest tilt Press the switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5 until your arms are lightly supported. ...
Owner's Manual
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... the SmartKey with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver's door is open. G i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as... seat head restraints. Manually adjust the angle of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Unsupervised use of the head restraint. Warning! i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that the center of the head...
... the SmartKey with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver's door is open. G i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as... seat head restraints. Manually adjust the angle of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Unsupervised use of the head restraint. Warning! i Adjust the head restraint in such a way that the center of the head...
Owner's Manual
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... Switch on the lower left of the steering column. The easy-entry/exit feature can move freely and all the displays (incl. To stop steering wheel movement, do one of the memory buttons or the memory button M ( page 139). 43 Make sure your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Press one... of the following: Move steering column stalk. Warning! When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is activated. or Open the driver's door. You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering...
... Switch on the lower left of the steering column. The easy-entry/exit feature can move freely and all the displays (incl. To stop steering wheel movement, do one of the memory buttons or the memory button M ( page 139). 43 Make sure your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Press one... of the following: Move steering column stalk. Warning! When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is activated. or Open the driver's door. You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering...
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... Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle 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 the ...KEYLESS-GO* start /stop button ( page 38) once with access to its last set steering wheel position is stored when the ignition is started Adjusting Do not leave children unattended in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Driving off ...
... Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle 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 the ...KEYLESS-GO* start /stop button ( page 38) once with access to its last set steering wheel position is stored when the ignition is started Adjusting Do not leave children unattended in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Driving off ...
Owner's Manual
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... it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. 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. For more information, see "Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position" ( page 198). Getting started Adjusting Switch on the...
... it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. 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. For more information, see "Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position" ( page 198). Getting started Adjusting Switch on the...
Owner's Manual
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You could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Exterior lamp switch On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in the instrument cluster comes on driving, see "Driving instructions" ( page ... the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of the steering wheel. Getting started Driving ! Release the parking brake. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catalyst (Diesel engine) to position...
You could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Exterior lamp switch On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in the instrument cluster comes on driving, see "Driving instructions" ( page ... the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of the steering wheel. Getting started Driving ! Release the parking brake. This allows the catalytic converter (gasoline engine) or the oxidation catalyst (Diesel engine) to position...
Owner's Manual
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... beam headlamp indicator lamp A in direction of arrow 1 or 2. The corresponding turn signals will flash three times. The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. Combination switch Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Push the combination switch in the instrument cluster flashes. 55 Turn signals The combination switch...
... beam headlamp indicator lamp A in direction of arrow 1 or 2. The corresponding turn signals will flash three times. The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. Combination switch Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Push the combination switch in the instrument cluster flashes. 55 Turn signals The combination switch...
Owner's Manual
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... when 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. When parking, make sure that a considerably higher degree of personal injury as a curb, while lowering. Firmly depress parking...you have properly stopped and parked your first drive. 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. Do not park this vehicle in mind that no power assistance for the...
... when 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. When parking, make sure that a considerably higher degree of personal injury as a curb, while lowering. Firmly depress parking...you have properly stopped and parked your first drive. 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. Do not park this vehicle in mind that no power assistance for the...