MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON 2005 S211 Owner's Manual

470 Index
Residual heat 207, 219
Seat heater* 132
Seat ventilation* 133
Tow-away alarm 100
Deactivating intermittent wipe 54
Deceleration
With Distronic* 235
Defogging
Windshield 202, 203, 215
Defrosting 203, 215
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting 173
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone) 181
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 55
With starting 49
Digital speedometer 158
Direction of rotation (tires) 310
Discharged battery
Jump starting 428
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 426Display
Selecting 166, 167
Displays
Digital speedometer 158
Distronic* 234
Maintenance service indicator 339
Messages 301
Selecting 166
Showing malfunctions 161
Distance
Decreasing in Distronic* 240
Increasing in Distronic* 240
Warning function 240
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 178
Distance warning function* 240
Activating 241
Deactivating 241
DTR* warning lamp 240
Intermittent warning sound 240
Symbol in multifunction display 160
Distronic* 232, 460
Activated 236
Activating 237
Calling up settings 160, 235
Cleaning system sensor 347Cruise control lever 236
Deactivated 236
Deactivating 239
Deceleration 235
Decreasing distance 240
Displays in the speedometer dial 234
Distance warning function 240
Driving hints 241
Increasing distance 240
Intermittent signal tone 234
Menu 235
Messages in display 365
Sensor cover 347
Setting a higher speed 237
Setting a slower speed 238
Setting the current speed 237
Setting the following distance in
Distronic 239
Warning and indicator lamps 234
Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 149
Door handle 30
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 276

471 Index
Doors
Message in display 381
Opening from inside vehicle 114
Opening from outside 110
DOT 333, 460
Downhill driving
Cruise control 229
Downshifting 185
Drive-dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 130
Driving
General instructions 44
Hydroplaning 289
In winter 291
Problems 55
Safety systems 87
With Distronic* 241
Driving hints
SBC brake system 95
Driving instructions 285
Driving off 288
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 95
ABS 87
BAS 89
ESP 89, 460SBC brake system 92
Driving systems 228
Airmatic DC* 244
Cruise control 228
Distronic* 232
Driving safety systems 87
Vehicle level control 245
DTR see Distronic* 460
Dual control*
Airmatic DC* 244
Dual-zone automatic climate control 196
E
Easy-entry/exit
Message in display 376
Easy-entry/exit feature* 124
Activating 175
Interrupting movement 124, 175
Electrical fuses 434
Electrical system 447
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 89,
460
Emergency call system* 270
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 272
With Tele Aid* 271Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 190
Emergency operations
Opening/closing Sliding/pop-up
roof* 407
Remote door unlock 276
Unlocking the vehicle 404
Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 72, 460
Emission control 294
Ending
A call (telephone) 181
Engine 442
Compartment 299
Message in the display 355, 378
Starting 47
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 48, 54
Starting with the SmartKey 47
Turning off the engine with the
SmartKey 57
Engine compartment
Hood 299
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 355,
378
Engine number 460

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

474 IndexI
Identification labels 440
Ignition 34, 36
Switching on 47, 48, 54
Immobilizer 97
Activating 97
Deactivating 97
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 73
Installing 82
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 274
Inserting the cargo tie-down ring in the
mounting element 253
Inserting the mounting elements into the
cargo rails 252
Inside rear view mirror
Antiglare 191
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 82
Towing eye bolt 433
Wiper blades 417
Installing the storage box 256Instrument cluster 24, 150, 349, 461
Coolant
Temperature indicator 151
Illumination 150
Multifunction display 153
Outside temperature indicator 152
Selecting language 166
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 281
Erasing memory 282
Gate operator 281
Hand-held transmitter 279
Operation 282
Rolling code programming 280
Interior lighting 147
Activating automatic control 147
Deactivating automatic control 147
Delayed switch-off 173
Manual operation 148
Interior lighting in the rear 149
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 42
Interior storage spaces
Glove box 259J
Jack 402
Jump starting 428
K
Key, Mechanical 404
Key, SmartKey
Changing the batteries 408, 409
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing the batteries 408, 409
KEYLESS-GO* 461
Activating ignition with 36
Closing
Tailgate 119, 121
Factory setting 110
Global locking 110
Global unlocking 110
Important notes 108
Locking the vehicle 113
Opening the tailgate 112
Remote control 107
Starting the engine 48, 54
Turning off engine 59
Unlocking the tailgate 112
Unlocking with 33
Kickdown 189, 461
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 165

475 Index
Kilopascal 333
Km/h or mph in speedometer 165
L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 410
Lamps, exterior
Front 411
Light sensor 387
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs for rear 411, 415
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 352
Airbag Off 68
Battery (SmartKey) 104, 111
Brakes 354
CHECK ENGINE 355
Coolant 356
DTR* 234
Engine diagnostics 355
ESP 353
Fuel reserve 355
SBC 92
Seat belts 355, 357
SRS 63
Language
Multifunction display 166
Setting 166LATCH child seat anchors 83
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 441
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 350
Level control system*
Airmatic DC* 244
Lever
For cruise control 236
License plate lamps 411
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs 415
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 348
Light sensor 387
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 266
Lighting 141
Automatic headlamp mode 142
Daytime running lamp mode 143
Door entry lamps 149
Exterior lamp switch 141
Fog lamps 144
Front fog lamps 144
High beams 145
Instrument cluster illumination 150
Interior 147
Interior in the rear 149Locator lighting 144
Low beam 141
Manual headlamp mode 142
Night security illumination 144
Parking lamps 141
Settings (control system) 170
Limiting the gear range 186
Limp Home Mode 190
Loading 247
Instructions 250
Split rear bench seat* 247
Loading terminology 332
Loading the storage box 256
Loading the vehicle 310
Locator lighting 144
Setting 171
Lock button 461
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 60
Locking 56, 102
Fuel filler flap 296
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 110
Global, SmartKey 104
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 113
Vehicle in an emergency 405
Loss of SmartKey 106
Loss of SmartKeys 114

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

477 Index
Multifunction display messages
ABS 364
Brake fluid 377
Brake pads 375
Check engine 355
Coolant 379, 380
Coolant level 378
Distronic* 365
Doors 381
Easy-entry/exit feature 376
Fuel reserve tank 385
Hood 384
Lamps 387
Parking brake 376
SBC brake system 375, 376
SmartKey 385
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 384
Tailgate 399
Tele Aid 397, 398
Telephone* 399
Tires 392
Washer fluid 399
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 154,
462
Buttons 154N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 160
Night security illumination 144
Normal occupant weight 334
O
Occupant Classification System 76
Self-test 81
Occupant distribution 334
Occupant safety 62
Airbags 63
Children and airbags 64
Children in the vehicle 73
Fastening the seat belt 44
Infant and child restraint systems 73
LATCH child seat anchors 83
Seat belts 44, 66
Oil
Adding 302
Checking level with the control
system 301
Consumption 300
Filler neck 302
Viscosity 460Oil level
Checking level with the control
system 301
One-touch gearshifting 185
Canceling gear range limit 185
Downshifting 185
Upshifting 185
Opening 407
Ashtray 265
Doors from the inside 114
Front doors from the inside 115
Fuel filler flap 296
Fuel filler flap manually 405
Glove box 259
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* in an
emergency 407
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 225
Rear doors from the inside 115
Side windows 222
Sliding/pop-up roof* in an
emergency 407
Tailgate 115
Windows 221
Opening the tailgate from the inside
automatically* 116

478 IndexOpening the tailgate from the inside with
handle 116
Operating
CD player 159
Radio 158
Safety 16
Telephone* 179
Vehicle outside the USA and
Canada 13
Operating safety 16
Operation
Garage door opener 282
Integrated remote control 282
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 347
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 129
Outside temperature indicator 152
Overhead control panel 29
Garage door opener 277
Overspeed range 462
P
Paintwork 346
Panic alarm 86
Panic button on SmartKey 86Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 259
Parking 56
Parking brake 49, 56
Engaging 56
Message in display 376
Releasing 49
Parking lamps 411
Switching on 141
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 140, 176,
192
Parts service 438
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 360
Passenger compartment
Fuse box 435
Interior lighting 147
Interior rear view mirror 42
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 62
Pedals 285
Phone book*
Loading 181
Quick search 181Phone number*
Dialing 181
Redialing 181
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 350
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 403
Poly-V-belt drive 462
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 139
Positions (Memory function*)
Storing in memory 139
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 322
Power assistance 286
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 39
Adjusting head restraint height 40
Adjusting head restraint tilt 40
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 39
Adjusting seat height 39
Memory function 138
Removing/installing head
restraints 126
Seat fore and aft adjustment 39

479 Index
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 225
Closing 225
Opening 225
Stopping 227
Power tilt /sliding sunroof**
Synchronizing 227
Power train 463
Power washer 345
Power windows 221
Blocking of rear window operation 84
Convenience closing feature 224
Summer opening feature 223
Synchronizing 223
Practical hints
Collapsible wheel chock 403
First aid kit 401
Jump starting 428
Lamp in center console 360
Lamps in instrument cluster 352
Spare wheel 402
Vehicle status messages in the multi-
function display 362
Vehicle tool kit 403
Problems
While driving 55
With vehicle 17Product information 9
Production options weight 334
Program mode selector switch 463
Automatic transmission 188
PSI 334
PULSE function (Massage function) 131
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 181
R
Radio
Selecting stations 158
Selecting stations (satellite*) 159
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 293
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 179
Rear bench seat
Foldable 247
Rear doors
Opening from inside vehicle 115
Rear fog lamp
Bulb 410
Switching on 145
Rear interior lighting 148Rear lamp bulbs 411
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 128
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 219
Rear reading lamps 149
Rear seat head restraints
Adjusting manually 129
Folding back manually 127
Folding back with switch in the center
console 127
Installing 130
Outer seats 129
Removing 129
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors 191
Rear window
Blocking operation 84
Rear window defroster 195
Activating 195
Deactivating 195
Rear window sunshade* 194
Recommended inflation pressure 334
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 427