program MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC 2006 W211 Owner's Guide

502 Index
Gear shifting malfunctions 196
Kickdown 186
Kickdown, Manual shift program
E55AMG 195
Manual (One-touch) gearshifting 190
Manual shift program E 55 AMG 193
Shift program mode selector
switch 189
Shift program mode selector switch,
Manual shift program
E55AMG 193
Starting engine 50
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting
E55AMG 191
Winter program mode 189
B
Backrest 271
Seat 41
Seat, multicontour 134
Backup lamps
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 433
Bar 354
BAS 94, 493Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 431, 432
Checking battery condition 110, 116
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 431, 432
Checking battery condition 116
Batteries, Vehicle
Charging 452
Disconnecting 451
Installing 452
Jump starting 454
Messages in display 389, 398, 399
Reconnecting 453
Removing 452
Bead 354
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
Bleeding the fuel system 449
Block heater* (Canada only) 359
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking 318
Messages in display 402Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 367
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 433
Brake pads
Message in display 400
Brakes 304
Warning lamp 376
Break-in period 302
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC 493
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
CAN system 493
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 484
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings 275
Carpets, cleaning 371
Catalytic converter 312
CD player 160

505 Index
Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 134
Massage function 135
Driving
Abroad 311
Hydroplaning 307
In winter 309
Instructions 47, 303
Problems 58
Safety systems 92
Through standing water 310
With Distronic* 257
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 100
ABS 92
BAS 94
Electrohydraulic brake system 97
ESP
®
94, 494
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 43, 175
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 481Electrohydraulic brake system 494
Activating/deactivating 98
Driving hints 99
Messages in display 400, 401
Self-check 99
Warning lamp 97
Electronic Stability Program see
ESP
®
94, 494
Emergency calls
Tele Aid calls 287
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 196
Emergency operations 427
Fuel filler flap 428
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 428
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 426
Remote door unlock 292
Tilt/sliding sunroof* or tilt/sliding pan-
el*, Manual operation 429
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 127
Trunk lid, Unlocking 427
Emergency tensioning device see ETDEmergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 454
First aid kit 422
Flat tire, changing 441
Fuses
Hazard warning flasher 146
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 374, 375, 376, 377, 378,
379, 380, 381, 383
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 457
Emission control 313
Emission control information label 468
Emission control system warranties 10
Emission control vacuum line routing dia-
gram label 468

510 Index
Fuel reserve 25, 378, 380
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 374, 375, 376,
377, 378, 379, 380, 381, 383
Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 360
Seat belt telltale 25
Seat belts 378, 380
SRS 67
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 166
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
License plate lamps 434
Messages in display 414
Replacing bulbs 438
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 370
Light sensor see Lamp sensor
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 282
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode 142
Lighting, Exterior and interior 141
Limp Home Mode 196
Loading 268
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 171Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 64
Locking knob 495
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 467
Loss of SmartKeys 110, 118
Low beam headlamps 54
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 414
Replacing bulbs 434
Switching on 54
Lubricants 484
Lumbar support 133
M
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 362
Clearing service indicator
message 361
FSS (Canada vehicles) 360
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 360
Resetting service indicator 362
Service indicator 360
Service indicator message 360
Service term exceeded 361
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) 496Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program E 55 AMG
Deactivating 195
Manual shift program E 55 AMG 193
Maximum load rating, Tires 354
Maximum loaded vehicle weight, Tire infla-
tion pressure 354
Maximum tire inflation pressure 355
Mechanical key 426
Memory function see Seats
Menus see Control system menus
Messages in display see Multifunction dis-
play messages
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 45
Auto-dimming 197
Exterior rear view mirror 45
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 176, 198
Interior rear view mirror 45
MOExtended system* 343, 448
MOExtended tires* 479
MON 316
Motor Octane Number see MON

513 Index
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 355
Program mode selector switch 497
Automatic transmission 189
Manual shift program E 55 AMG, auto-
matic transmission 193
PSI 355
PULSE function (Massage function) see
Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour
features
R
Radio
Selecting stations 159
Selecting stations (satellite*) 160
Radio transmitters 311
Range (distance to empty) 179
Reading lamp, front 148
Reading lamp, rear 149
Rear bench seat*, foldable 271
Rear door window
Blocking operation 89
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 145
Rear lamps see Tail lampsRear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 201
Rear window sunshade* 200
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 355
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle (Tele
Aid) 293
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 487
Refueling 315
Regular checks 317
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts,
Telltale 380
Remote control, SmartKey 106
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 292
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 437
Brake lamps 435
Headlamps 436
High beam headlamps 434
High mounted brake lamp 434
License plate lamps 434, 438
Low beam headlamps 434, 436
Parking lamps 434, 437Side marker lamps 433
Side marker lamps, front 437
Tail lamps 434, 438
Turn signal lamps 433, 434, 437
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, In instrument cluster 25,
150, 164
Rest tool
Depository 430
Restraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Restraint system see SRS
Reverse gear position 185
Rims 355, 473
Roadside Assistance 12
Roller sunblind* 201
RON 316, 497
Roof rack* 268
Rubber parts, cleaning 370
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 92
Occupant 66
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts 47

514 IndexSatellite radio* 160
Seat belt force limiter 76
Seat belts 73
Children in the vehicle
Cleaning 371
Fastening 47
Height adjustment 49
Message in display 417
Proper use of 49, 75
Safety guidelines 70
Telltale 25, 380
Warning lamp 380
Seating capacity 333
Seats 40, 131
Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 134
Easy-entry/exit feature 43
Heater* 135
Memory function 138
Ventilation 136
Seats, Rear bench seat* 271
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 275
Selector lever see Gear selector leverSelf-test
OCS 86
Tele Aid 286
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life, Tires 329
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 466
Settings 114
Control system menus 155
Control system submenus 155
Date 169, 170
Factory, SmartKey 108
Individual, Vehicle 163
Memory function 139
Resetting all, Control system 164
Selective, SmartKey 108
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 115
Time 169
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 371
Shift lock 497
Shift program mode 189Shifting
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 190
Side impact air bags 72
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 367
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 355
Ski sack* 268, 270, 271
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains 359
Snow tires 358
Spare fuses 461
Spare wheel 422
Mounting 441
Speed settings
Cruise control 246
Distronic* 253
Speedometer 25, 249
SRS 66, 497
Indicator lamp 25, 383
Message in display 418
Standing lamps 141
Standing water, Driving through 310
Starter switch 36
Positions 36