reset MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON 2005 S211 Owner's Guide

340 OperationMaintenance
Clearing the maintenance service indicator
You can clear the maintenance service in-
dicator.
Press the reset button 1 on the left
side of the instrument cluster.
The maintenance service indicator is
cleared and the standard display ap-
pears in the multifunction display.
Maintenance service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested main-
tenance service term, you will see the fol-
lowing message in the multifunction
display:Service A exceeded by XXXXX miles (km)
Service A exceeded by XXX days
Service A exceeded by X day In addition, a signal sounds when the mes-
sage appears.
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
reset the maintenance service indicator
following a completed maintenance
service.
iVehicles equipped with FSS PLUS
(Flexible S
ervice S
ystem PLUS) only
(Canada vehicles): The interval be-
tween maintenance services depends
on your driving habits. A gentle driving
style, moderate engine speeds and the
avoidance of short-distance trips will
lengthen the interval between services.

341 Operation
Maintenance
Calling up the maintenance service indicator
Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 153).

Press button k or j on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until the
maintenance service indicator with the
service symbol 9 or ´ and the
service deadline appears in the multi-
function display.Resetting the maintenance service
indicator
In the event that the maintenance service
on your vehicle is not carried out by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can
have the maintenance service indicator re-
set. The automotive maintenance facility
carrying out the maintenance service will
find the information for resetting the main-
tenance service indicator in the mainte-
nance-relevant information for your
vehicle. Such information is available from
either your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz.
iIf the battery is disconnected, the days
of disconnection will not be included in
the count shown by the maintenance
service indicator. To arrive at the true
maintenance service deadline, you will
need to subtract these days from the
days shown in the maintenance service
indicator.
Do not confuse the maintenance ser-
vice indicator with the engine oil level
indicator :.
iIf the maintenance service indicator
was inadvertently reset, have an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
Only reset if the proper maintenance
service has been performed. Resetting
the system without performing the
proper service as called for by the
maintenance service indicator will re-
sult in engine damage and/or other ve-
hicle damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

342 OperationMaintenanceSetting the date for special works
You can enter appointments for exhaust
gas analysis and general inspection using
the maintenance system.
Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 153).

Press buttonk orj on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until the
maintenance indicator appears in the
multifunction display.

Press the reset button (
page 24) for
about five seconds.
The
Service menu
appears in the multi-
function display.

Select the
Addit. Work
menu with the
+ or - button.

Press the ÿ button.
The service indicator now displays the Addit. Work
menu.

Select the
Exh.-gas analysis
or
General inspection
menu with the
+ or - button.

Press the ÿ button.
The service indicator now displays the Next due date
menu.

Select the
Month a
nd
Year
with the
+ or - button.

Press buttonk orj on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel to set the
month and year.

Select
Confirm
with the + or -
button.

Press the ÿ button.
The new date is set.

343 Operation
Maintenance

Press theè button on the multi-
function steering wheel until the stan-
dard display appears in the
multifunction display.
The maintenance service system now re-
calculates the values. You cannot call up
the service display or the service menu
during this time.
Calling up the maintenance service
data information
The maintenance service indicator shows
the maintenance service type (letters A-H)
in the multifunction display approximately
one month before the service appointment
is due in miles (distance criterion) or in
days (time criterion).
This maintenance service type is based on
the service items to be carried out. The
service items are described in the Mainte-
nance Booklet.
The service items to be carried out under
the corresponding service type can be dis-
played in the multifunction display.Calling up the service item menu

Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 153).

Press buttonk orj on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until the
maintenance service indicator appears
in the multifunction display.

Press the reset button (
page 24) for
about five seconds.
The
Service menu
appears in the multi-
function display (page 153).

Select the
Items
menu with the +
or - button.

Press the ÿ button.The service indicator now displays the
Items
menu.

Press buttonè on the multifunction
steering wheel until the standard
display appears in the multifunction
display.iThe service items to be carried out are
shown in this menu.
Please refer to the Maintenance Book-
let for a description of each service
item.

362 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Vehicle status messages in the multi-function display
Warning and malfunction messages ap-
pear in the multifunction display located in
the instrument cluster.
Certain warning and malfunction messag-
es are accompanied by an audible signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in
this Operator’s Manual.
Selecting the vehicle status message
memory menu in the control system
(page 161) displays both cleared and
uncleared messages.
High-priority messages appear in the
multifunction display in red color.Certain messages of high priority cannot
be cleared from the multifunction display
using the reset button (
page 24) or but-
ton j, k, ÿ, or è on the
steering wheel.
Other messages of high priority and mes-
sages of less immediate priority can be
cleared from the multifunction display
using the reset button (page 24) or but-
ton j, k, ÿ, or è on the
steering wheel. They are then stored in the
vehicle status message memory
(
page 161). Remember that clearing a
message will only make the message dis-
appear. Clearing a message will not cor-
rect the condition that caused the
message to appear.
Warning!
G
All categories of messages contain impor-
tant information which should be taken note
of and, where a malfunction is indicated, ad-
dressed as soon as possible at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair condition noted may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or result in property dam-
age or personal injury.Warning!
G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative.
Contact the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

460 Technical termsCOMAND
(C
ockpit M
anagement and D
ata Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and navi-
gation system, as well as other optional
equipment (CD changer, telephone,
etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system for auto-
matically maintaining the vehicle speed
set by the driver.Distronic*
A driving convenience cruise control
system which helps the driver maintain
a pre-selected speed:


If there is no vehicle directly ahead,
the system operates in the same
way as conventional ->cruise con-
trol.


If a slower moving vehicle is ahead,
Distronic will reduce your vehicle
speed to the extent permitted by re-
duced throttle and up to 20% brak-
ing power to maintain the preset
minimum following distance.
DOT
(Department of Transportation)
(
page 333)
DTR
(->Distronic*)
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP
(E
lectronic S
tability Pr
ogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRS

472 IndexEngine oil
Adding 302
Checking level 300
Consumption 300
Display messages 382
Messages in display 301
Viscosity 460
ESP 89, 460
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP 95
Switching off 91
Switching on 92
Synchronizing 367
Warning lamp 353
ETD 460
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior lamp switch 141
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 42
Parking position for 176
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 165
Fastening the seat belts 44
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 231First aid kit 401
Flat tire 418
Mounting the spare wheel 419
Spare wheel 419
Flexible Service System (FSS) 461
Floormats 268
Fog lamp, rear 145
Fog lamps
Switching on 144
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 386
Switching on 144
Folding back folding bench seat 136
Folding bench seat in cargo
compartment 134
Folding head restraints back 127
Following distance in Distronic* 239
Four wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC) with ESP 95
4MATIC 95
4-zone automatic climate control* 208
Front airbags 67
Front doors
Opening from inside vehicle 115
Front fog lamp
Replacing bulb 411Front interior lighting 148
Front lamps 411
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 413
Switching on 141
Front reading lamps
Switching on/off 148
Front seat head restraints
Power seat 126
Removing and installing 126
Front seats
Heater* 132
FSS (Flexible Service System) 461
Fuel 297
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 357
Premium unleaded gasoline 297
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 178
Since last reset 178
Fuel filler flap 296
Locking 296
Unlocking 296
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 385
Fuel tank
Filler flap 296

473 Index
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 450
Functions (control system) 157
Resetting 163
Fuse box
Passenger compartment 435
Fuse box in cargo compartment 435
Fuse chart 434
Fuses 434
Fuse chart 434
Fuse extractor 434
Spare fuses 434
G
Garage door opener 29, 277
Erasing the integrated remote
control 282
Integrated remote control 279
Rolling code programming 280
Gasoline see Fuel 297
GAWR 333
Gear range 461
Automatic transmission 186
Limiting 186
Shifting into optimal 185
Gear range limit
Canceling 185Gear selector lever
Position 187
Global
Locking 104
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Unlocking 104
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Global Positioning System (GPS) 461
Glove box 259
Closing 259
Opening 259
Good visibility 191
GPS 461
GPS see COMAND 270
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 333
GVWR 333
H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 279
Reprogramming integrated remote
control 282Hazard warning flasher 146
Switching off 146
Switching on 146
Headlamps
Automatic control 142
Bi-Xenon* 459
Cleaning system* 191
Switching off 57
Switching on 51
Heated seats* 132
Heated steering wheel* 267
Height adjustment
Head restraints 40, 128
Steering wheel 40
Vehicle level 245
High beam flasher 145
High beam headlamps 51
Activating 145
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 411
Switching on 145
Hood 299
Closing 299
Message in display 384
Opening 299
Hydroplaning 289

476 IndexLow beam headlamps 51
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 410, 411
Lowering
Vehicle 422
M
Main Dimensions 448
Maintenance 12
Maintenance service
Maintenance service data
information 343
Overdue 340
Resetting maintenance service
indicator 341
When due 339
Maintenance service indicator 339
Calling up 341
Clearing 340
Resetting 341
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 462
Malfunction
Displaying 161
Manual headlamp mode 142
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 405
Interior lighting control 148Sliding/pop-up roof* 407
Unlocking the driver’s door 404
Unlocking the gear selector
lever 405
Massage function 131
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 216
Maximum inflation pressure 334
Maximum load rating 333
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 333
Mechanical key 404
Memory function 138, 462
Recalling positions from
memory 139
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 140
Storing SmartKey dependent
settings 139
Menus 156
AUDIO 158
Distronic* 160, 235
In control system 156, 157
Settings menu 162
Standard display 158
Submenus 155
TEL* 179
Trip computer 178Vehicle status message memory 161
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 165
Minispare wheel
Mounting 421
Mirrors
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirrors 191
Auto-dimming mirror 191
Exterior rear view mirror 42
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 176, 192
Interior rear view mirror 42
Storing exterior mirror parking
position 140
MON 297
MON (Motor Octane Number) 462
Mph or km/h in speedometer 165
Multifunction display 153, 462
Selecting language 166
Standard display 157

480 IndexRecovery services
For stolen vehicle 277
Regular checks 297
Reinstalling the battery 427
Remote control
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 107
Remote controls
Integrated 279
SmartKey 102, 107
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 276
Removing
Vehicle battery 426
Wheel 421
Wiper blades 417
Removing and installing
Front seat head restraints 126
Removing and installing seat
cushions 136
Removing the storage box 256
Removing the twin roller blind 258
Replacing
Bulbs 410
Front lamp bulbs 413
Fuses 434
License plate lamp bulbs 415Rear lamp bulbs 411, 415
Side marker lamp bulb 415
Wiper blades 416
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reprogramming
integrated remote control 282
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 162
Resetting
All functions (control system) 162
All functions of a submenu 163
Fuel consumption 178
Maintenance service indicator 341
Service indicator (FSS) 342
Trip odometer 151
Residual heat utilization 207, 219
Residual ventilation 219
REST (Residual engine heat
utilization) 219
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 73
Rim 334
Rims and Tires 443
Roadside Assistance
Tele Aid* 269Roadside assistance 12
Rolling code programming 280
Rolling up the cargo compartment
cover 257
RON 297
RON (Research Octane Number) 463
Rubber parts
Cleaning 350
S
Safety
Occupant 62
Safety belts see Seat belts 44
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 87
Saving current speed 229
SBC 92
SBC brake system 463
Activation 93
Deactivation 94
Driving hints 95
Messages in display 375, 376
Self-check 94
Warning lamp 92
Seat belt force limiter 72