length MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON 2005 S211 Owner's Manual

130 Controls in detailSeatsInstalling rear seat head restraints
Insert head restraint and push it down
until it engages.

Push button1 and adjust head
restraint to desired position.Drive - Dynamic seat* with multicon-
tour features
The Drive - Dynamic seat automatically ad-
justs the lateral support provided by the
backrest to your driving style.
The Drive - Dynamic seat electronically
controls the air pressure in the air cham-
bers of the backrest side bolsters. This
function improves driving comfort and
pleasure.
Additional the Drive-Dynamic seat has a
movable seat cushion and inflatable air
cushions built into the backrest to provide
additional lumbar and side support.
The seat cushion movement, backrest
cushion height and curvature can be con-
tinuously varied with switches on the right
side of the seat after turning the SmartKey
in the starter switch to position2 or press-
ing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button
twice.1Backrest center
2Backrest bottom
3Seat cushion depth
4Activate drive dynamic function
5Backrest side bolsters
6Massage function

Switch on the ignition (
page 34).
!When installing the head restraints,
make sure that:

The proper head restraint for each
seat is installed. The bars of the
head restraint designed for the mid-
dle rear seat are of even length and
shorter than those designed for use
on the outer rear seats.


The head restraints engage fully.

131 Controls in detailSeats
Multicontour features
Seat cushion depth
Adjust the seat cushion depth to the
length of your upper leg using
switch3.
Backrest contour

Adjust the contour of the backrest to
the desired position using æ or
ç.

Move the backrest support to the bot-
tom by using button2 or to the center
by using button1.
Backrest side bolsters

Adjust the side bolsters so that they
provide good lateral support using
switch5.Drive-dynamic features
Activating

Press button4 (
page 130).
The indicator lamp in the button comes
on for five seconds and the following
display appears in the multi-function
display for about five seconds.
Deactivating

Press button4 (
page 130) again.
The indicator lamp in the button goes
out.Massage function (PULSE)
The massage function can help prevent
muscle tension during long drives.

Press button6 (
page 130).
The indicator lamp in button2 comes
on. The air cushions in the lumbar area
pulsate.
iYou can adjust the characteristics of
the Drive - Dynamic seat using the con-
trol system (
page 177).
iWhen the engine is turned off, the last
cushion setting is retained in memory.
The cushion is automatically adjusted
to this setting when the engine is re-
started.iThe massage function turns off auto-
matically after approximately five
minutes.

180 Controls in detailControl systemYou can use the functions in the
TEL
menu
to operate your telephone, provided it is
connected to a hands-free system and
switched on.

Switch on the telephone and COMAND.

Press buttonÿ orè on the
steering wheel repeatedly until you see
the
Tel
menu in the display.
Which messages will appear in the display
field depends on whether your telephone is
switched on or off:


If the telephone is off, the message in
the multifunction display is:
PHONE off
.


If the telephone is on:
The telephone will then search for a
network. During this time the display is
empty.
As soon as the telephone has found a
network,
READY
appears in the display.
This standby message indicates that your
telephone is ready for use and you can op-
erate it using the control system.Answering a call
When your telephone is ready to receive
calls, you can answer a call at any time. In
the display you will then see the message:

Press buttons.
You have answered the call. In the dis-
play you see the length of the call.
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and / or
personal injury.
iIf you do not wish to accept a call,
press buttont.


186 Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear ranges
With the gear selector lever in positionD,
you can limit the transmission’s gear range
by pressing the gear selector lever to the
left (D-), and reverse the gear range limit
by pressing the gear selector lever to the
right (D+).
The selected gear range appears in the
multifunction display (
page 184). If you
press on the accelerator when the engine
has reached its rpm limit, the transmission
will upshift beyond any gear range limit se-
lected.
Effect
ï
The transmission shifts through
sixth gear only (applies to
vehicles with 7-speed automatic
transmission only).
î
The transmission shifts through
fifth gear only (applies to
vehicles with 7-speed automatic
transmission only).
é
The transmission shifts through
fourth gear only.
è
The transmission shifts through
third gear only.
With this selection you can use
the braking effect of the engine.
Effect
ç
The transmission shifts through
second gear only.
Allows the use of engine’s
braking power when driving:

on steep downgrades


in mountainous regions


under extreme operating
conditions
æ
The transmission operates in
first gear only.
For maximum use of engine’s
braking effect on very steep or
lengthy downgrades.

292 OperationDriving instructionsRoad salts and chemicals can adversely af-
fect braking efficiency. Increased pedal
force may become necessary to produce
the normal braking effect.
Depressing the brake pedal periodically
when traveling at length on salt-strewn
roads can bring road-salt-impaired braking
efficiency back to normal.
If the vehicle is parked after being driven
on salt-treated roads, the braking efficien-
cy should be tested as soon as possible af-
ter driving is resumed.
For more information, see “Winter driving”
(
page 337).
Standing water
Warning!
G
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking ma-
neuvers.
Warning!
G
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make
sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around the vehicle with the
engine running. Otherwise, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle in-
terior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation,
open a window slightly on the side of the ve-
hicle not facing the wind.Warning!
G
The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. In-
dicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice.
!Do not drive through flooded areas or
water of unknown depth. Before driving
through water, determine its depth.
Never accelerate before driving into
water. The bow wave could force water
into the engine and auxiliary equip-
ment, thus damaging them.
If you must drive through standing wa-
ter, drive slowly to prevent water from
entering the passenger compartment
or the engine compartment. Water in
these areas could cause damage to
electrical components or wiring of the
engine or transmission, or could result
in water being ingested by the engine
through the air intake causing severe
internal engine damage. Any such dam-
age is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

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.

428 Practical hintsJump starting
If the battery is discharged, the engine can
be started with jumper cables and the bat-
tery of another vehicle. Observe the follow-
ing:

Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic convert-
er are cold.


Do not start the engine if the battery is
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.


Only jump start from batteries with the
same voltage rating (12 V). Jump start-
ing with a more powerful battery could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system,
which will not be covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.


Use only jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.


Always make sure the jumper cables
are not on or near pulleys, fans or other
parts that move when the engine is
started or running.
Warning!
G
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting, you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water, and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and very explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery
can result in it exploding, causing personal
injury.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
!Jump starting of the main battery must
only be done using the designated
jump start terminals located in the
engine compartment (
page 429).
Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at-
tempts.
Do not attempt to start the engine us-
ing a battery quick charge unit.
If the engine does not run after several
unsuccessful starting attempts, have it
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by
repeated failed starting attempts may
damage the catalytic converter.
Make sure the jumper cables do not
have loose or missing insulation.
Make sure the cable clamps do not
touch any other metal part while the
other end is still attached to a battery.

448 Technical dataMain dimensionsModel
E 320 / E 320 4MATIC
E500
1/E 500 4MATIC
1not available in the U.S.Overall vehicle length
191.7 in (4868 mm)
191.7 in (4868 mm)
Overall vehicle width
71.7 in (1822 mm)
71.7 in (1822 mm)
Overall vehicle height
58.9 in (1495 mm)
Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC*)
(optional with E 320 Appearance Pack-
age*; standard on E 500 )
58.5 in (1485 mm)
58.5 in (1485 mm)
Wheelbase
112.4 in (2854 mm)
112.4 in (2854 mm)
Track, front
61.4 in (1559 mm)
61.7 in (1567 mm)
Track, rear
61.1 in (1552 mm)
61.4 in (1560 mm)

483 Index
SRS 464
SRS indicator lamp 25, 359
Standing lamps 141
Standing water 292
Starter switch 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties 49
Starting position 34
Starting the engine 47
Steering column
Height adjustment 41
Length adjustment 41
Steering wheel
Adjusting 40
Cleaning 350
Electrical adjustment 41
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 277
Stopping
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 227
Windows 223
Storage box in cargo compartment 255
Storage compartment with cup holder in
the center armrest 263
Storage compartments 259
Glove box 259Storage space under center armrest (Vehi-
cles with cup holder in the center
console) 260
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions in memory 139
Storing tires 309
Submenus
Convenience 175
For settings 155
In control system 157
Instrument cluster 165, 167
Lighting 170
Resetting functions in Control
system 163
Selecting 163
Settings menu 163
Vehicle 174
Sun visors 193
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 464
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 244
For sporty driving style 244
Switching off
Automatic central locking (control
system) 174Engine 57
ESP 91
Hazard warning flasher 146
Headlamps 57
Seat heating* 132
Switching on
Automatic central locking (control
system) 174
ESP 92
Hazard warning flasher 146
Headlamps 51
Parking lamps 141
Seat heating* 132
Windshield wipers 52
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 160
Synchronizing
ESP 367
Power tilt /sliding sunroof* 227
Power windows 223
Synchronizing the time 168
T
Tachometer 152
Displaying gear range 186
Overspeed range 152
Tail lamps 411, 415