diff MERCEDES-BENZ E550 2010 W212 User Guide

XMake sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
The transmission position indicator in the
multifunction display should be on P
(Y page 118).
With SmartKey
XDo not depress the accelerator pedal.XGasoline engine: Turn the SmartKey in the
starter switch to position 3 (Y page 85) and
release it.
The engine starts automatically.
XDiesel engine: Turn the SmartKey in the
starter switch to position 2 (Y page 85).
Preglow indicator lamp % in the
instrument cluster comes on.
XAs soon as preglow indicator lamp %
goes out, turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position 3 and release it.
The engine starts automatically.
iIf the engine is at operating temperature,
preglow indicator lamp % may not stay
on and you can start the engine without
preglowing.
With KEYLESS-GO
GWarning!
As long as the SmartKey is in your vehicle, the
vehicle can be started. Therefore, never leave
children unattended in the vehicle, as they
could otherwise accidentally start the engine.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A
child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
You can start your vehicle without the
SmartKey in the starter switch using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
:USA only;Canada onlyXMake sure the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button is inserted in the starter switch
(Y page 86).
iTo start the engine with the SmartKey
instead of the KEYLESS-GO function,
remove the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
from the starter switch. Proceed as
described in “With SmartKey”
(Y page 110).
XDepress the brake pedal during the starting
procedure.
XDo not depress the accelerator pedal.XGasoline engine: Press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button once.
The engine starts automatically.
XDiesel engine: Press the KEYLESS-GO
start/stop button once.
The engine preglows and starts
automatically.
iIf the engine is at operating temperature,
the time the engine needs to preglow is
reduced.
Starting difficulties
! Remember that extended starting
attempts can drain the battery.
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manual program mode M, see “Manual shift
program” (Y page 122).
E 63 AMG: For information on using the
steering wheel gearshift control in manual
program mode M, see “Manual shift program”
(Y page 122).
Steering wheel gearshift control (exampleillustration)
iYou cannot shift with the steering wheel
gearshift control when the automatic
transmission is in park position P, neutral
position N, or reverse gear R.
Limiting gear range
GWarning!
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in
order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle
control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent
this type of loss of control.
XBriefly pull left gearshift control :.
The automatic transmission will shift into
the next lower gear as permitted by the
shift program. This action simultaneously
limits the gear range of the automatic
transmission.
iTo avoid overrevving the engine when
downshifting, the automatic transmission
will not shift into a lower gear if the engine’s
maximum speed would be exceeded.
Extending gear rangeXBriefly pull right gearshift control ;.
The automatic transmission will shift into
the next higher gear as permitted by the
shift program. This action simultaneously
extends the gear range of the automatic
transmission.
iIf you press on the accelerator pedal
when the engine has reached the
revolution limit of the current gear range,
the automatic transmission will upshift
beyond any gear range limit selected.
Canceling gear range limit
XPull and hold right gearshift control ; until
the gear range indicator disappears from
the multifunction display.
The automatic transmission will shift from
the current gear range directly into drive
position D.
Shifting into optimal gear range
XPull and hold left gearshift control :.
The automatic transmission will select the
gear range suited for optimal acceleration
and deceleration automatically. This will
involve shifting down one or more gears.
Manual shift program
The manual shift program is available on
E 63 AMG only.
Manual program mode M differs with regard
to spontaneity, response time, and shifting
smoothness from automatic program modes
S or S+.
In manual program mode M, system-
controlled automatic gearshifting is switched
off. You need to change the gears by manually
upshifting or downshifting using the steering
wheel gearshift control.
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The cruise control speed segments in the
multifunction display goes out and an
acoustic warning will sound. Observe
additional messages in the multifunction
display that may appear.
Depressing the accelerator pedal does not
deactivate the cruise control. After a brief
acceleration (e.g. for passing), the cruise
control will resume the last set speed.
Changing the set speed GWarning!
Keep in mind that it may take a brief moment
until the vehicle has made the necessary
adjustments.
Increase or decrease the set vehicle speed to
a value that the prevailing road conditions and
legal speed limits permit. Otherwise, sudden
and unexpected acceleration or deceleration
of the vehicle could cause an accident and/
or serious injury to you and others.
You can increase or decrease the set speed
in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in
5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments.
When you use the cruise control lever to
decelerate, the brake system will brake the
vehicle automatically if the engine’s braking
power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada:
1 km/h) increments
i The set speed value is increased or
decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
increments each time you lift or press the
cruise control lever up or down to the
resistance point.
XIncreasing: Briefly lift the cruise control
lever up to the resistance point in direction
of arrow :.XDecreasing: Briefly press the cruise
control lever down to the resistance point
in direction of arrow ;.XRelease the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will
accelerate or decelerate.
Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada:
10 km/h) increments
i The set speed value is increased or
decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h)
increments each time you lift or press the
cruise control lever up or down past the
resistance point.
XIncreasing: Briefly lift the cruise control
lever up past the resistance point in
direction of arrow :.XDecreasing: Briefly press the cruise
control lever down past the resistance
point in direction of arrow ;.XRelease the cruise control lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will
accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind that
it may take a brief moment until the vehicle
has reached the set speed.
Setting stored speed (Resume
function)
GWarning!
The set speed stored in memory should only
be set again if prevailing road conditions and
legal speed limits permit. Possible
acceleration or deceleration differences
arising from returning to the preset speed
could cause an accident and/or serious injury
to you and others.
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of the vehicle could cause an accident and/
or serious injury to you and others.
You can increase or decrease the set speed
in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in
5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments.
When you use the DISTRONIC PLUS lever to
decelerate, the brake system will brake the
vehicle automatically if the engine’s braking
power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently.
Adjustment in 1 mph (Canada:
1 km/h) increments
i The set speed value is increased or
decreased in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h)
increments each time you lift or press the
DISTRONIC PLUS lever up or down to the
resistance point.XIncreasing: Briefly lift the DISTRONIC
PLUS lever up to the resistance point in
direction of arrow :.XDecreasing: Briefly press the DISTRONIC
PLUS lever down to the resistance point in
direction of arrow ;.XRelease the DISTRONIC PLUS lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will
accelerate or decelerate.
Adjustment in 5 mph (Canada:
10 km/h) increments
i The set speed value is increased or
decreased in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h)
increments each time you lift or press the
DISTRONIC PLUS lever up or down past the
resistance point.
XIncreasing: Briefly lift the DISTRONIC
PLUS lever up past the resistance point in
direction of arrow :.XDecreasing: Briefly press the DISTRONIC
PLUS lever down past the resistance point
in direction of arrow ;.XRelease the DISTRONIC PLUS lever.
The new speed is set and the vehicle will
accelerate or decelerate. Keep in mind thatit may take a brief moment until the vehicle
has reached the set speed.
Setting stored speed (Resume function)
GWarning!
The set speed stored in memory should only
be set again if prevailing road conditions and
legal speed limits permit. Possible
acceleration or deceleration differences
arising from returning to the preset speed
could cause an accident and/or serious injury
to you and others.
XBriefly pull the DISTRONIC PLUS lever in
direction of arrow ? (Y page 153).
The DISTRONIC PLUS is activated and
resumes to the last set speed or, if no
speed is stored, it will set and store the
current speed.XRemove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
XDepress the brake pedal (only possible if
the vehicle is in motion).
or
XBriefly push the DISTRONIC PLUS lever in
direction of arrow = (Y page 153).
The last set speed is stored for later use.
The last stored speed is deleted from memory
when the engine is turned off.
The DISTRONIC PLUS switches off
automatically when
R the vehicle is secured with the parking
brake
R the vehicle speed falls below 15 mph
(25 km/h) and no preceding vehicle is
detected
R the ESC is in operation, or switched off with
the ESC switch (Y page 66), or the ESC has
switched off due to a malfunction
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Example illustration
XWith the vehicle still standing, turn the
steering wheel in the indicated direction
until the arrow is completely white and an
acoustic signal sounds.
XPulling into parking space: Keep the
steering wheel in position and drive
backward carefully.
XStop as soon as an acoustic signal sounds.
The vehicle has reached the
countersteering point.
The message Please Steer Wheel to
the Right or Please Steer Wheel to
the Left appears in the multifunction
display.
XCountersteering: With the vehicle still
standing, turn the steering wheel in the
indicated direction until the arrow is
completely white and an acoustic signal
sounds.
XPulling into parking space: Keep the
steering wheel in position and drive
backward carefully.
XStop as soon as an acoustic signal sounds.
Stop the vehicle immediately when the
Parktronic systems issues an audible,
continuous warning signal.
The message Parking Guidance
Finished appears in the multifunction
display and an acoustic signal sounds. You
may be prompted to steer into a different
direction and then shift the automatic
transmission to a another position. The
displays in the multifunction display will
then guide you into the final park position.
XIf necessary, adjust the end position by
maneuvering as needed.
XObserve the warning indicators of the
Parktronic system (Y page 167).
Canceling the Parking Guidance
XPress the Parktronic switch (Y page 168).
The Parking Guidance is canceled
immediately and the Parktronic system is
deactivated.
The Parking Guidance is canceled
automatically if guidance into the parking
space is no longer possible or if an error
occurs.
The parking space symbol disappears and the
message Parking Guidance Canceled
appears in the multifunction display.
Rear view camera
The rear view camera is an optical parking aid.
The area behind the vehicle appears in the
COMAND system display as a mirror image,
like in the rear view mirror.
GWarning!
Make sure no persons or animals are in or
near the area in which you are parking/
maneuvering. Otherwise, they could be
injured.
GWarning!
The rear view camera is only an aid and may
display obstacles
Rfrom a distorted perspective
Rinaccurately
Rmay not display obstacles at all
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GWarning!
The Blind Spot Assist monitors certain areas
in the immediate vicinity of your vehicle.
Vehicles approaching and passing at speeds
that exceed the speed of your vehicle
significantly will not be detected. There will be
no warning display and no audible warning.
When driving in a very wide lane, the sensors
may not be able to cover the entire width of
the neighboring lane. Vehicles driving on the
outside of the neighboring lane may not be
detected.
It is the driver’s responsibility at all times to
be attentive to road, weather and traffic
conditions and to provide the steering,
braking and other driving inputs necessary to
retain control of the vehicle. Failure to do so
could result in recognizing dangers too late,
possibly resulting in an accident and serious
injury to yourself and others.
When driving in a very narrow lane, the
sensors may detect and display vehicles in the
second lane over. This will be the case if there
are vehicles driving on the inside edge of their
lane.
The system may issue causeless warnings in
the area of guardrails or similar structural
boundaries.
The two Blind Spot Assist sensors are built
into the rear bumper. Make sure that the area
of the bumper around the sensors is free of
dirt, ice and snow. The radar sensors must not
be obstructed, for example, by bicycle
carriers or overhanging luggage.
! In the event of a significant impact or
damage affecting the bumpers, have the
radar sensors checked by a qualified
specialist workshop such as a Mercedes-
Benz Center. Failure to do this can result in
Blind Spot Assist not functioning correctly.
Indicator and warning lamps
Exterior rear view mirror, driver’s side
XMake sure that the radar sensors
(Y page 144) and Blind Spot Assist
(Y page 138) are switched on.
XSwitch on the ignition.
Red warning lamps : in the exterior rear
view mirrors come on.
XStart the engine.
Yellow indicator lamps : in the exterior
rear view mirrors come on up to a speed of
20 mph (30 km/h).
Above a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h), yellow
indicator lamps : go out and the Blind Spot
Assist is active. If the Blind Spot Assist
detects a vehicle in its range, red warning
lamp : on the corresponding side of the
vehicle comes on. The warning is issued each
time a vehicle enters the area monitored by
the Blind Spot Assist from behind or from the
side. When you pass another vehicle, the
warning is issued only when the speed
differential is less than 7 mph (12 km/h).
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FunctionRecommendation/NotesBResidual heat/
ventilationi With the engine turned off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the
interior.( Y page 191)CA/C cooling on/offi
Switch on/off the air conditioning.(Y page 185)DRear window
defroster( Y page 191)EClimate control on/
offi Switch on/off the climate control
system.( Y page 185)FTemperature
control, passenger
sidei Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)GControls the climate
control
automatically
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/
DIFFUSE)HAir volume( Y page 189)IAir distribution(Y page 189)JTemperature
control, driver’s sidei Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)Rear climate
control panelKTemperature
control, raisingi Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)LDisplayMIncreasing air
volume( Y page 189)NDecreasing air
volume( Y page 189)OTemperature
control, loweringi Set the temperature to 72‡ (22†).(Y page 186)Notes on climate control system
The climate control system is operational
whenever the engine is running. You canoperate the climate control system in either
the automatic or manual mode. The system
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The air conditioning uses the refrigerant
R134a. This refrigerant is free of CFCs which
are harmful to the ozone layer.
Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air
conditioning. The interior air will then no
longer be cooled or dehumidified.
XPress button ¿.
The indicator lamp above the button goes
out.
The cooling function switches off after a
short delay.
Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the interior air with the air
conditioning.
XPress button ¿.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on.
Automatic mode
When operating the climate control system in
automatic mode, the interior air temperature,
air volume and air distribution are adjusted
automatically.
In automatic mode, cooling with
dehumidification is switched on. This function
can be switched off if necessary.
GWarning!
If you deactivate the air conditioning, the
vehicle will not be cooled when weather
conditions are warm. The windows can fog up
more quickly. Window fogging may impair
visibility and endanger you and others.
Dual-zone automatic climate controlXSet the desired temperature
( Y page 186).XActivating: Press button Ã.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on. The air volume and air distribution are
adjusted automatically.XDeactivating: Press rocker switch F or
G (Y page 181).
or
XPress button ¬ or button Ù (USA
only)
The indicator lamp above button à goes
out.
3-zone automatic climate control
XSet the desired temperature
( Y page 186).XActivating: Press button Ã.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on. The air volume and air distribution are
adjusted automatically.XPress rocker switch G (Y page 183) up or
down and select the desired level.
The automatic air conditioning settings:
FOCUSAir flow high/air distribution via
the center and side air ventsMEDIUMAir flow medium/air distribution
via the center and side air ventsDIFFUSEAir flow low/air distribution via the
center, side and defroster air ventsXDeactivating: Press rocker switch H or
I (Y page 183).
The indicator lamp above button à goes
out.
Setting temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control
You can adjust the air temperature on each
side of the passenger compartment. You
should raise or lower the temperature setting
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some time of operation depending on the
outside temperature.XSwitch on the ignition.XSwitching on: Press button ¤.
The indicator lamp above the button comes
on.XSwitching off: Press button ¤ again.
The rear window defroster switches off when
the battery voltage is too low. Too many
electrical consumers may be operating
simultaneously.
XSwitch off consumers that are currently not
needed if required.
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Opening and closing
GObserve Safety notes, see page 56.GWarning!
When opening or closing the tilt/sliding
sunroof, make sure there is no danger of
anyone being harmed by the opening/closing
procedure.
The tilt/sliding sunroof is equipped with the
express operation and automatic reversal
function. If the movement of the tilt/sliding
sunroof is blocked during the closing
procedure, the tilt/sliding sunroof will stop
and open slightly.
The tilt/sliding sunroof operates differently
when the sunroof switch is pressed and held.
See the “Closing when the tilt/sliding sunroof
is blocked” section for details.
The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/
sliding sunroof can be immediately halted by
releasing the sunroof switch or, if the sunroof
switch was moved past the resistance point
and released, by moving the sunroof switch in
any direction.
GWarning!
The tilt/sliding sunroof is made out of glass.
In the event of an accident, the glass may
shatter. This may result in an opening in the
roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury for
occupants wearing their seat belts properly as
entire body parts or portions of them may
protrude from the passenger compartment.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the tilt/sliding
sunroof.
Do not open the tilt/sliding sunroof if there
is snow or ice on the roof, as this could
result in malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof due to a malfunction contact
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change rapidly.
Make sure to close the tilt/sliding sunroof
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics
could be damaged which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i You can also open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof using the SmartKey or the
KEYLESS-GO function, see “Summer
opening feature” ( Y page 107) and
“Convenience closing feature”
( Y page 108).
i After switching off the ignition or
removing the SmartKey from the starter
switch, you can operate the tilt/sliding
sunroof until you open the driver’s or front
passenger door. If no door was opened you
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until the roller sunblinds have reached their
desired position.
XExpress operation: Move the roof panel
switch past the resistance point in
direction of arrow :, ; or = and release.
The roller sunblinds retract/extend
completely.
XStopping during express operation:
Move the roof panel switch in any direction.
Opening and closing the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
GObserve Safety notes, see page 56.GWarning!
When opening or closing the tilt/sliding panel,
make sure there is no danger of anyone being
harmed by the opening/closing procedure.
The tilt/sliding panel is equipped with the
express operation and automatic reversal
function. If the movement of the tilt/sliding
panel is blocked during the closing procedure,
the tilt/sliding panel will stop and open
slightly.
The tilt/sliding panel operates differently
when the roof panel switch is pressed and
held. See the “Closing when the tilt/sliding
panel is blocked” section in this chapter for
details.
The opening/closing procedure of the tilt/
sliding panel can be immediately halted by
releasing the roof panel switch or, if the roof
panel switch was moved past the resistance
point and released, by moving the roof panel
switch in any direction.
GWarning!
The panorama roof with tilt/sliding panel is
made out of glass. In the event of an accident,
the glass may shatter. This may result in an
opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury for
occupants wearing their seat belts properly as
entire body parts or portions of them may
protrude from the passenger compartment.
! To avoid damaging the seals, do not
transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the tilt/sliding panel.
Do not open the tilt/sliding panel if there is
snow or ice on the roof, as this could result
in malfunctions.
! Please keep in mind that weather
conditions can sometimes change rapidly.
Make sure to close the tilt/sliding panel
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics
could be damaged which is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Roof panel switch
:Raising;Opening=Closing
The tilt/sliding panel only operates with the
roller sunblinds retracted.
iYou can also open or close the tilt/sliding
panel using the SmartKey, see “Summer
opening feature” (Y page 107) or see
“Convenience closing feature”
(Y page 108).
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