fuel reserve MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC 2006 W211 Owner's Manual

25 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp
2
vABS/ESP
® warning
lamp
375
3
Speedometer
4
Multifunction display
153
5
lDistance warning lamp
Vehicles without Distronic*:
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates when the
ignition is on. It should go out
when the engine is running.
380
6
KRight turn signal
indicator lamp
7
Coolant temperature
indicator with:
151
•Coolant temperature
warning lamp
379
Item
Page
8
Tachometer with:1Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
383
-Antilock Brake System
(ABS) indicator lamp
374
380
BLow beam headlamp
indicator lamp
54
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator lamp
145
9
Main odometer with:

Gear selector lever
position
50


Program mode
189
a
Clock with:
168
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only
376
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
376
Item
Page
úEngine malfunction
indicator lamp,
USA only
377
±Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
Canada only
377
HCombination low tire
pressure/TPMS mal-
function telltale*
381
qPreglow indicator
lamp, Diesel engine
only
51
b
Fuel display with:AFuel reserve warning
lamp
380
c
Reset button for:

Resetting trip odometer
151


Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
150


Confirming new time
settings
168

316 OperationAt the gas station
Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle
unit cuts out – do not top up or over-
fill.

Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise
until it audibly engages.

Close the fuel filler flap.Warning!
G
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres-
sure in the system which could cause a gas
discharge. This could cause the gasoline to
spray back out when removing the fuel
pump nozzle, which could cause personal in-
jury.
iLeaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the yellow fuel
tank reserve warning lamp to flash and
theú malfunction indicator lamp
(USA only) or the± malfunction in-
dicator lamp (Canada only) to illumi-
nate.
For more information, see also “Practi-
cal hints” (
page 377).
iGasoline engine:
Only use premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating
of 91 (average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
For more information on gasoline, see
the Factory Approved Service Products
pamphlet.
iDiesel engine:
Only use commercially available vehic-
ular diesel fuels No. 2 or No. 1 (ASTM
D975 No. 2-D or No. 1-D). Information
on diesel quality can normally be found
on the fuel pump.
For more information on diesel fuels,
refer to the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet. iDiesel engine:
If you have driven the vehicle until the
tank is empty, the fuel system needs to
be bled (
page 449).


380 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solution
l
Only vehicles with Distronic*:
The red distance warning lamp
comes on while driving.
You are too close to the vehicle in front of you
to maintain selected speed.

Apply the brakes immediately to in-
crease the following distance.
Only vehicles with Distronic*:
The red distance warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning chime sound.


You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle
ahead of you.


The distance warning system has recog-
nized a stationary obstacle on your prob-
able line of travel.

Apply the brakes immediately.

Carefully observe the traffic situation.
You may need to brake or maneuver
to avoid hitting an obstacle.
W
The yellow fuel tank reserve
warning lamp comes on while
driving.
The fuel level has gone below the reserve
mark.

Refuel at the next gas station
(page 315).
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The red seat belt telltale comes
on after starting the engine with
all doors closed.
The seat belt telltale reminds you and your
passengers to fasten your seat belts before
driving off.

Fasten your seat belts.
The red seat belt telltale flashes
and you additionally hear an in-
termittent warning signal with
increasing intensity for a maxi-
mum of 60 seconds when the
vehicle’s speed exceeds
15 mph (25 km/h).
You and/or your front passenger have for-
gotten to fasten your seat belts.
There are items placed on the front passen-
ger seat and therefore the system senses the
front passenger seat as being occupied.

Fasten your seat belts.

Remove the items from the front pas-
senger seat and put them in a safe
place.

411 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
F
Do not
forget key
This display appears (for a maximum of
60 seconds) if the driver’s door is opened
with the engine shut off and no SmartKey
in the starter switch.
This message is only a reminder.

Insert SmartKey in the starter switch.

Take the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you when leaving
the vehicle.
Remove key
You have forgotten to remove the
SmartKey.

Remove the SmartKey from the start-
er switch.
Replace key
There is no additional code available for
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
A
Reserve fuel
The fuel level has dropped below the re-
serve mark.

Refuel at the next gas station
(page 315).
Check gas cap
See Operator’s Manual
A loss of pressure has been detected in
the fuel system. The fuel cap may not be
closed properly or the fuel system may be
leaky.

Check the fuel cap (
page 315).
If it is not closed properly:

Close the fuel cap.
If it is closed properly:

Have the fuel system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

486 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Fuel tank
21.12 US gal (80.0 l)
Gasoline engines:
Premium unleaded gasoline
Minimum Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96
RON/86 MON)
Diesel engine:
Diesel fuels according to ASTM D 975 grades
1-D and 2-D
including a reserve of
all except
E55AMG
2.38 US gal (9.0 l)
including a reserve of
E55AMG
3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant
oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer
4.8 US qt (4.5 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available pre-
mixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 492).Windshield washer and head-
lamp cleaning system
7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1

507 Index
Front passenger front air bag
Messages in display 384
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 72, 85
Front seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 360
Fuel 303, 316
Additives 488
Capacities, Fuel tank 486
Diesel fuel 316, 486, 489
Filling the tank 315
Fuel filler flap and cap 315
Fuel reserve warning lamp 380, 411
Premium unleaded gasoline 316
Requirements
Gasoline additives 488
Premium unleaded gasoline 488
Requirements, Diesel fuel 489
Requirements, Octane rating (Gasoline
engine) 489
Technical data 484
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 178
Since last reset 178Fuel filler flap 315
Locking/unlocking 315
Opening 315
Opening in an emergency 428
Fuel reserve warning lamp 25, 411
Fuel tank
Capacity 486
Filler flap 315
Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 316,
486, 489
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 484
Fuses 461
Aids for replacing fuses 461
Fuse box (main) in passenger
compartment 462
Fuse box in trunk 462
Fuse chart 461
Fuse extractor 461
Replacing 461
Spare fuses 461
G
Garage door opener* 293
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 354Gear range 495
Automatic transmission 188
Limiting 188
Shifting into optimal 190
Gear selector lever 50, 183
Lock 50
Message in display 392
Position indicator 183, 185
Unlocking in an emergency 428
Gear selector lever, Cleaning 371
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 276
Good visibility 197
GPS 495
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 354
GVWR 354
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 371
Hazard warning flasher 146

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

511 Index
Multifunction display 153, 496
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 166
Multifunction display messages 388
ABS
Batteries 389, 398, 399
Brake fluid 402
Brake lamps 412
Brake pads 400
Check engine 377, 378
Coolant 403, 404, 405
Cruise control 389
Distronic* 389
Door 406
Electrohydraulic brake system 400,
401
Engine oil 321, 407, 408, 409
ESP
®
391, 392
Fog lamps 412, 413
Fuel reserve tank 411
Headlamps 412, 413, 414
Hood 410
Key, SmartKey 411Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 410
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 417
Parking brake 401
Parking lamps 413
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 417
Seat belts 417
SRS 418
Telephone* 419
Tires 416
Trunk 419
Turn signals 415
Windshield washer fluid 419
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 154,
496
Button operation 154
N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 161
Net, parcel 278
Neutral gear position 185
Night security illumination 144
Normal occupant weight 355Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 468
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 355
Occupant safety 66
Air bags 67
Children and air bags 68
Children in the vehicle 78
Fastening the seat belt 47
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 85
Infant and child restraint systems 78
LATCH-type child seat anchors
OCS
Seat belts 47, 70
OCS
Self-test 86
Odometer 153
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 190
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 367
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 360, 361
Overhead control panel 29