fuel reserve MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2005 W211 Owner's Manual

25 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
LLeft turn signal indi-
cator lamp
2
vABS/ ESP warning
lamp
357
3
Speedometer
4
Multifunction display
145
5
lDistance warning
lamp
Vehicles without Distronic*:
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates with the
ignition on. It should go out
when the engine is running.
361
6
KRight turn signal indi-
cator lamp
7
Coolant temperature indi-
cator with:•Coolant temperature
warning lamp
361
Item
Page
8
Tachometer with:1Supplemental Re-
straint System
indicator lamp
364
-Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) indicator
lamp
356
362
BLow beam headlamp
indicator lamp
50
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator lamp
137
9
Main odometer with:

Selector lever position
46


Program mode
179
a
Clock with:
159
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only
358
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
358
Item
Page
?Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, USA
only
359
±Engine malfunction
indicator lamp, Cana-
da only
359
HTire inflation pres-
sure warning lamp*
363
qPreglow indicator
lamp, Diesel engine
only
47
b
Fuel display with:AFuel reserve warning
lamp
362
c
Reset button for:

Resetting trip odometer
143


Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
142


Confirming new time set-
tings
159

300 OperationAt the gas station
Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the
right.
You will hear when the fuel cap is tight-
ened.

Close the fuel filler flap.Warning!
G
Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres-
sure in the system which could cause a gas
or diesel fuel discharge. This could cause
the gasoline or diesel fuel to spray back out
when removing the fuel pump nozzle, which
could cause personal injury.
iLeaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the yellow fuel
tank reserve warning lamp to flash and
the? malfunction indicator lamp
(USA only) or the± malfunction in-
dicator lamp (Canada only) to illumi-
nate.
See also “Practical hints” section
(page 362).
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 432).


362 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
l
The red DTR 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 299).
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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
front passenger to fasten your seat belts be-
fore driving off.

Fasten your seat belts.
The red seat belt telltale flashes
and you additionally hear an in-
termittent warning signal with in-
creasing intensity for a maximum
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.

389 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause
Possible solution
A
Reserve fuel
The fuel level has dropped below the re-
serve mark.

Refuel at the next gas station
(page 299).
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 299).
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.
Y
Hood open
You are driving with the hood open.

Close the hood (
page 303).

462 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Power steering
E320CDI
approx. 0.95 US qt (0.9 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S)
approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
1.1 US qt (1.05 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
E320CDI
13.3 US qt (12.6 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
E320
E3204MATIC
10.7 US qt (10.0 l)
E500
E5004MATIC
11.9 US qt (11.3 l)
E55AMG
13.8 US qt (13.2 l)
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
2.38 US gal (9.0 l)
including a reserve of
E55AMG
3.7 US gal (14.0 l)

486 IndexFront airbags 65
Front fog lamp
Replacing bulb 418
Front lamps 418
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs 420
Switching on 133
Front seat head restraints
Power seat 123
Removing and installing 123
Front seats
Heater* 127
FSS (Canada vehicles) 343
FSS (Flexible Service System) 473
Fuel 300
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 362
Premium unleaded gasoline 300
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 170
Since last reset 170Fuel filler flap 299
Locking 299
Unlocking 299
Fuel requirements 466
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 389
Fuel tank
Filler flap 299
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 461
Functions (control system) 149
Resetting 155
Fuse chart 443
Fuses 443
Fuse chart 443
Fuse extractor 443
Spare fuses 443G
Garage door opener 29, 279
Erasing the integrated remote
control 284
Integrated remote control 281
Rolling code programming 282
Gasoline see Fuel 300
GAWR 337
Gear range 473
Automatic transmission 177
Limiting 177
Shifting into optimal 176
Gear range limit
Canceling 176
Gear selector lever
Position 178
Global
Locking 100
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 105
Unlocking 99
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 105
Global Positioning System (GPS) 473
Glove box 262
Closing 262
Opening 262

488 IndexInstrument cluster 24, 142, 353, 473
Coolant temperature gauge 143
Illumination 142
Multifunction display 145
Outside temperature indicator 144
Selecting language 158
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 283
Erasing memory 284
Gate operator 283
Hand-held transmitter 281
Operation 284
Rolling code programming 282
Interior lighting 139
Activating automatic control 139
Delayed switch-off 165
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41J
Jack 407
Jump starting 436
K
Key, Mechanical 410
Key, SmartKey
Changing the batteries 415, 416
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing the batteries 415, 416
KEYLESS-GO* 473
Activating ignition with 36
Closing
Trunk 115, 116
Factory setting 105
Global locking 105
Global unlocking 105
Important notes 104
Remote controls 102
Starting the engine 47
Turning off engine 57
Unlocking and opening, trunk lid 108
Unlocking with 33
Kickdown 180, 473
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 157
Kilopascal 338
Km/h or mph in speedometer 157L
Lamp bulbs, exterior 417
Lamps, exterior
Front 418
Light sensor 394
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs for rear 418, 422
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 356
Airbag Off 66
Battery (SmartKey) 100, 106
Brakes 358
CHECK ENGINE 359, 360
Coolant 361
DTR* 237
Engine diagnostics 359, 360
ESP 357
Fuel reserve 359, 360
Maintenance service indicator 343
SBC 90
Seat belts 359, 360, 362
SRS 61
Language
Multifunction display 158
Setting 158
LATCH child seat anchors 81

491 Index
Multifunction display messages
ABS 369
Batteries 370, 378, 379
Brake fluid 382
Brake pads 380
Check engine 359, 360
Coolant 384, 385
Coolant level 383
Distronic* 370
Doors 386
Easy-entry/exit feature 381
Fuel reserve tank 389
Hood 389
Lamps 394
Parking brake 381
SBC brake system 380, 381
SmartKey 390
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 391
Tele Aid 403, 404
Telephone* 405
Tires 399
Trunk 405
Washer fluid 405
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 146,
474
Buttons 146N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 152
Night security illumination 136
Normal occupant weight 338
O
Occupant Classification System 74
Self-test 79
Occupant distribution 338
Occupant safety 60
Airbags 61
Children and airbags 62
Children in the vehicle 71
Fastening the seat belt 43
Infant and child restraint systems 71
LATCH child seat anchors 81
Seat belts 43, 64
Oil
Adding 306
Checking level 305
Consumption 304
Filler neck 306
Viscosity 472Oil level
Checking 305
One-touch gearshifting 176
Canceling gear range limit 176
Downshifting 176
Upshifting 176
Opening 414
Ashtray 268
Doors from the inside 109
Fuel filler flap 299
Fuel filler flap manually 412
Glove box 262
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 227
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* in an
emergency 414
Roller sunblinds 226
Side windows 219
Sliding/pop-up roof* 223
Sliding/pop-up roof* in an
emergency 414
Trunk 110
Trunk from the inside 110
Trunk lid with SmartKey 101
Windows 218
Opening the trunk from the outside 110