check engine light MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON 2006 S211 Owner's Manual

ContentsDriving systems ................................. 239
Cruise control............................... 239
Distronic*..................................... 243
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)* ......... 255
Loading .............................................. 260
Split rear bench seat .................... 260
Expanding the cargo
compartment................................ 262
Loading instructions ..................... 263
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 264
Cargo management system*
(Canada only) ............................... 265
Storage box in cargo
compartment (Canada only) ......... 268
Twin roller blind ............................ 269
Useful features .................................. 272
Storage compartments................. 272
Cup holders .................................. 274
Ashtrays ....................................... 277
Cigarette lighter ........................... 278
Power outlet ................................. 279
Heated steering wheel* ............... 279
Floormats ..................................... 280
Telephone*................................... 281
Tele Aid ........................................ 282
Garage door opener ..................... 290
Operation......................................... 299
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)......... 300
Driving instructions............................ 301
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 301
Drinking and driving ..................... 301
Pedals .......................................... 301
Power assistance ......................... 302
Brakes .......................................... 302
Driving off .................................... 304
Parking ......................................... 304
Tires ............................................. 305
Hydroplaning ................................ 305
Tire traction.................................. 306
Tire speed rating .......................... 306
Winter driving instructions ........... 307
Standing water ............................. 308
Passenger compartment .............. 309
Driving abroad.............................. 309
Control and operation of radio
transmitter ................................... 309
Catalytic converter ....................... 310
Emission control .......................... 310
Coolant temperature .................... 311At the gas station .............................. 312
Refueling ...................................... 312
Check regularly and
before a long trip ......................... 313
Engine compartment ......................... 315
Hood ............................................ 315
Engine oil ..................................... 316
Transmission fluid level ................ 320
Coolant level ................................ 321
Batteries ...................................... 322
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 323
Tires and wheels................................ 324
Important guidelines .................... 324
Tire care and maintenance........... 325
Direction of rotation..................... 327
Loading the vehicle ...................... 327
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 333
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 335
MOExtended system* .................. 340
Tire labeling ................................. 340
Load identification ....................... 344
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 345
Maximum tire load ....................... 346

66 Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIn this section you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.

Seat belts (
page 72)


Child restraints (
page 78)


Lower anchors and tethers for children
(LATCH) (
page 88)
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with


Air bags (
page 67)


Air bag control unit (with crash
sensors)


Emergency tensioning device (ETD) for
seat belts (
page 76)
Air bag system components with


75indicator lamp
(page 84)


Front passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
(page 81)
As independent systems, their protective
functions work in conjunction with each
other. The SRS system conducts a self-test when
the ignition is switched on and in regular
intervals while the engine is running. This
facilitates early detection of malfunctions.
The
1
indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out no later than a
few seconds after the engine has been
started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness if the
1
indicator lamp is not
lit when the engine is running.
A malfunction in the system has been
detected if the
1
indicator lamp:


fails to go out after approximately
4 seconds after the engine was started


does not come on at all


comes on after the engine was started
or while driving
iFor information on infants and children
traveling with you in the vehicle and
restraint systems for infants and chil-
dren, see “Children in the vehicle”
(page 77).
Warning!
G
In the event that the 1 indicator lamp
comes on during driving or does not come
on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a
malfunction. For your safety, we strongly
recommend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have
the system checked; otherwise the SRS may
not be activated when needed in an acci-
dent, which could result in serious or fatal
injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and
unnecessarily which could also result in
injury.
In addition, improper repair work on the SRS
creates a risk of rendering the SRS inopera-
tive or causing unintended air bag deploy-
ment. Work on the SRS must therefore only
be performed by qualified technicians. Con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

314 OperationAt the gas stationCoolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information on
coolant, see “Coolant level” (
page 321)
and see “Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.”
(
page 482).
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil level,
see “Engine oil” (
page 316).Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
“Replacing bulbs” (
page 431).
For more information, see “Exterior lamp
switch” (
page 143).
Tire inflation pressure
For more information, see “Checking tire
inflation pressure” (
page 335).

457 Practical hints
Jump starting
The jump-start contacts are located in the
engine compartment.
Make sure the two vehicles do not
touch.

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Apply parking brake.

Shift gear selector lever to positionP.

Open the hood (
page 315).

Open cover 2 of the positive terminal.

Connect positive terminal 2 and the
positive terminal of the charged battery
with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to
charged battery first. 1Negative (-) terminal
2Cover of Positive (+) terminal

Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.

Connect negative terminal1 and the
negative terminal of the charged
battery with the jumper cable. Clamp
cable to charged battery first.

Start the engine of the disabled
vehicle.Now you can again turn on the electrical
consumers. Do not turn on the lights under
any circumstances.

Remove the jumper cables first from
negative terminals on each battery and
then from the positive terminals on
each battery.
Now you can turn on the lights.

Have the battery checked at the near-
est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(page 322).
!Never invert the terminal connections!
iThe message
Malfunction - electric
consumers switched off
may appear
in the instrument cluster. It will disap-
pear as soon as the battery is suffi-
ciently charged.
!Do not tow-start the vehicle.

499 Index
Center console
Lower part 28
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp 381
Upper part 27
Centigrate see Temperature display mode
Central locking
Automatic 127, 176
Locking/unlocking from inside 128
Central locking switch 128
Certification label 468
Checking
Oil level 316
Children in the vehicle 77
Air bags 68
Blocking of rear window operation 89
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
air bag
Infant and child restraint systems 78
LATCH-type child seat anchors 88
Occupant Classification System (OCS)
Cigarette lighter 278Climate control system
4-zone automatic climate
control 214
Air conditioning refrigerant 485
Air conditioning, Cooling 212, 227
Air distribution 208, 222
Air recirculation mode 210, 224
Air volume 209, 223
Automatic mode 206, 220
Control panel, Rear 213, 229
Deactivating system 206, 219
Dual-zone automatic climate
control 202
Front defroster 209, 223
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 224
Rear climate control 229
Residual engine heat (REST) 228
Clock 25, 170
Setting time 171
Cockpit 22, 491
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND
Cold tire inflation pressure 350
Collapsible tire 478
Collapsible wheel chock 423
COMAND 492COMAND see separate COMAND operat-
ing instructions
Combination switch 54, 147
Control system 155, 492
Multifunction display 155
Multifunction steering wheel 156
Resetting to factory default 166
Control system menus 158, 159
AUDIO 161
Distronic* 163
NAV* 163
Settings 165
Standard display 161
TEL* 181
Trip computer 180
Vehicle status message memory 164
Control system submenus 157
Convenience 177
Instrument cluster 168
Lighting 172
Time/Date 170
Vehicle 176
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Convenience submenu
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 178

505 Index
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off 175
Interior rear view mirror 45
Auto-dimming mirrors 197
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
J
Jack 422
Jump starting 456K
Key, Mechanical 424
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 106
Changing batteries 429
Factory setting 108
Locking/unlocking 34
Locking/unlocking, Global
setting 108
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 109
Loss of 111
Messages in display 408
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof* 234
Opening and closing the
windows 234
Positions in starter switch 36
Remote control 106
Starting the engine 50
Turning off engine 61Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Battery check lamp 111
Changing batteries 429, 430
Factory setting 114
Locking, Tailgate 115
Locking/unlocking 35
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 115
Loss of 118
Messages in display 407
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof* 234
Opening and closing the
windows 234
Starting the engine 51
Turning off engine 61
Unlocking, Tailgate 117
KEYLESS-GO* 493
KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Kickdown 187, 493
Kilopascal 351

506 IndexL
Labels
Certification 468
Emission control information 468
Emission control vacuum line
routing 468
Lamp sensor
Message in display 411
Lamps, exterior
Light sensor 410, 411
Messages in display 409, 410, 411,
412
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 372
Battery (SmartKey) 109, 115
Brakes 374
CHECK ENGINE 375
Coolant 376
Distance warning lamp* 246
Electrohydraulic brake system 96
Engine diagnostics 375
Engine malfunction 25, 375
ESP
®
25, 373
Fog lamps 146
Front passenger front air bag off 27,
72, 382Fuel reserve 25, 377
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 372, 373, 374,
375, 376, 377, 378, 380
Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 358
Seat belt telltale 25
Seat belts 377
SRS 66
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 168
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
License plate lamps 432
Messages in display 410
Replacing bulbs 436
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 367
Light sensor see Lamp sensor
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 278
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode 144
Lighting, Exterior and interior 143
Limp Home Mode 196
Loading 260
Split rear bench seat* 260
Loading see Vehicle loadingLocator lighting 173
Lock button 493
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 63
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 467
Loss of SmartKeys 111, 118
Low beam headlamps 54
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 410
Replacing bulbs 432
Switching on 54
Lubricants 482
Lumbar support 133
M
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 360
Clearing service indicator
message 359
FSS (Canada vehicles) 358
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 358
Resetting service indicator 361
Service indicator 358
Service indicator message 358
Service term exceeded 360

508 IndexO
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 351
Occupant safety 66
Air bags 67
Children and air bags 68
Children in the vehicle 77
Fastening the seat belt 47
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 84
Infant and child restraint systems 78
LATCH-type child seat anchors 88
OCS
Seat belts 47, 70
OCS
Self-test 85
Odometer 155
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 190
Operating safety 16Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 365
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 358, 360
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, engine 494
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 363
Panic alarm 90
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding pan-
el*
Messages in display 414
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 274
Parking 304
On hills 59, 304
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 59, 304
Parking brake 52, 60
Message in display 398
Parking lamps
Messages in display 411
Replacing bulbs 411Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 141, 178,
198
Gear position 50, 186
Parts service 466
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp
Passenger compartment
Interior lighting 148
Interior rear view mirror 45
Main fuse box 463
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 274
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 301
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 367
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 419
Poly-V-belt drive 494
Layout 469
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 302
Power outlet 279