trip computer MERCEDES-BENZ E550 4MATIC 2011 W212 Owner's Manual
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Capacitiessee Technical data
Care
Carpets .......................................... 320
Car wash ........................................ 314
Display ........................................... 318
Gear or selector lever ....................319
Headlamps ..................................... 317
Matte finish ................................... 316
Night View Assist Plus ...................318
Notes ............................................. 313
Paint .............................................. 316
Plastic trim .................................... 319
Power washer ................................ 315
Rear view camera .......................... 318
Roof lining ...................................... 320
Seat belt ........................................ 320
Seat covers .................................... 319
Sensors ......................................... 317
Steering wheel ............................... 319
Tail pipes ....................................... 318
Trim strips ..................................... 319
Washing by hand ........................... 315
Wheels ........................................... 315
Windows ........................................ 316
Wiper blades .................................. 317
Wooden trim .................................. 319
Cargo compartment cover ............... 281
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 279
Cargo compartment floor Stowage well (under) .....................285
Cargo net
Important safety information .........283
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 280
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 225
Center console ..................................... 31
Central locking Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
SmartKey ......................................... 76
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 124
Changing gears .................................. 157
Changing the programming SmartKey ......................................... 79
Child-proof locks
Rear doors ....................................... 63Children
In the vehicle ................................... 58
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Child seat
Automatic recognition .....................48
Automatic recognition/air bag
deactivation, self-test ......................50
Display message ............................ 236
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 61
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Troubleshooting ............................... 51
Cigarette lighter ................................ 292
Classification system for
occupants (OCS) Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test ............................... 46
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control ..135
Activating/deactivating .................138
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................143
Controlling automatically ...............139
Cooling with air dehumidification ..138
Defrosting the windshield ..............141
Demisting the windows .................. 142
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 133
Important safety information .........132
Indicator lamp ................................ 139
Maximum cooling .......................... 142
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 139
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 142
Rear control panel .........................137
Refrigerant ..................................... 392
Setting the air distribution .............140
Setting the airflow .........................141
Setting the air vents ......................144
Setting the temperature ................139
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 140
Switching the rear window
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Fuel levelCalling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Fuses
Fuse allocation chart .....................345
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 346
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 346
Fuse box in the trunk .....................346
Notes ............................................. 345
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................303
Notes ............................................. 300
Opening/closing the garage door ..303
Programming the remote control ...301
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 221
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 319
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 384
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 319
Glove box ........................................... 274
H
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 122
Adding washer fluid .......................312
Notes ............................................. 393
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 317
Misting up ...................................... 123
Head restraints
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 105
Adjusting (electrically) ...................105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 105
Installing/removing (rear) ..............106
Luxury ............................................ 105
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 122
Hill start assist .................................. 152
HOLD function Display message ............................ 251
Function/notes ............................. 188
Hood
Closing ........................................... 309
Display message ............................ 259
Opening ......................................... 308
Hydroplaning ..................................... 175
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 73
Indicator and warning lamps DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 270
Insect protection on the radiator .... 309
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 28
Submenu (on-board computer) ......229
Warning and indicator lamps ...........29
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 28
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................124
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Emergency lighting ........................124
Manual control ............................... 124
Reading lamp ................................. 123
Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 324
Using ............................................. 333
Jump-starting ..................................... 341
K
KEYLESS-GO Button ............................................ 150
Convenience closing feature ............94
Display message ............................ 260
Locking ............................................ 77
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System .......................................... 295
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............299
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 79
Memory card (on-board computer) . 225
Memory function ............................... 115
Menu (on-board computer) AMG ............................................... 221
Assistance ..................................... 227
Audio ............................................. 225
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
DVD ............................................... 226
Navigation ..................................... 224
Overview of menus ........................219
Service ........................................... 229
Settings ......................................... 229
Telephone ...................................... 226
Trip ................................................ 220
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 234
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 290
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 337
MP3 Operating (on-board computer) .....225
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display ........................ 218
Multifunction steering wheel Operating the on-board computer . 217
Overview .......................................... 30
N
Navigation On-board computer .......................224
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 52
Resetting after being triggered ........53
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................203
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Function/notes ............................. 202
Malfunction .................................... 205
Problem ......................................... 205
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 148
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 47
Operation ......................................... 43
System self-test ............................... 46
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................58
System overview .............................. 36
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 388
Odometer ........................................... 220
Off-road 4MATIC .......................................... 193
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 221
Assistance menu ........................... 227
Audio menu ................................... 225
Convenience submenu ..................232
Display messages ..........................234
Factory settings ............................. 233
Important safety notes ..................216
Instrument cluster submenu ..........229
Lighting submenu .......................... 230
Message memory .......................... 234
Navigation menu ............................ 224
Operating video DVD .....................226
Operation ....................................... 217
Overview of menus ........................219
Service menu ................................. 229
Settings menu ............................... 229
Standard display submenu ............220
Telephone menu ............................ 226
Trip menu ...................................... 220
Vehicle submenu ........................... 231
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature
Display ........................................... 217
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 32
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................64
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Pressure loss warning ....................355
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................330
Recommended ............................... 352
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 357
Restarting ...................................... 359
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................373
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................371
Bar (definition) ............................... 371
Characteristics .............................. 371
Checking ........................................ 351
Cleaning ......................................... 352
Definition of terms .........................371
Direction of rotation ......................365
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................374
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 370
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............371
Flat tire .......................................... 326
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 372
Guidelines to be observed .............351
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 372
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................372
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......372
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........372
Labeling (overview) ........................367
Load bearing index (definition) ......373
Load index ..................................... 370
Load index (definition) ...................372
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 372
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 373
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 373
Maximum tire load .........................365
Maximum tire load (definition) .......372
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 373PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 373
Replacing ....................................... 367
Service life ..................................... 351
Sidewall (definition) .......................373
Speed index (definition) .................372
Storing ........................................... 352
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 371
Temperature .................................. 366
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 373
Tire bead (definition) ......................373
Tire pressure (definition) ................373
Tire pressures (recommended) ......371
Tire size (data) ............................... 374
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index ....................368
Tire tread ....................................... 351
Tire tread (definition) .....................373
Total load limit (definition) .............374
Traction ......................................... 366
Traction (definition) .......................373
Tread wear ..................................... 366
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 365
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................371
Unladen weight (definition) ............372
Wear indicator (definition) .............373
Wheel rim (definition) ....................372
Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 350
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........343
Installing the towing eye ................343
Removing the towing eye ...............344
Transfer case ..................................... 162
Transmission position
display ................................................ 155
Transmission positions .................... 157
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 220
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 220
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Menus and submenus
Menu overview
The number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.
Function:Trip menu ( Y page 220);AMG menu in AMG vehicles ( Y page 221)=Navi menu (navigation instructions) ( Y page 224)?Audio menu ( Y page 225)ATel menu (telephone) ( Y page 226)BDriveAssist menu (assistance) ( Y page 227)CServ. menu ( Y page 229)
R call up display messages ( Y page 234)
R tire pressure loss warning system (Canada only) ( Y page 355)
R tire pressure monitor ( Y page 357)
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display ( Y page 313)DSettings menu (Y page 229)Menus and submenus219On-board computer and displaysBA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-USdimargiVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 219Z
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Trip menu
Standard displayXPress and hold the % button on the
steering wheel until the Trip menu with
odometer : and trip odometer ; is
shown.
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset"
The values in the From Start submenu are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst
the values in the From Reset submenu are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset.
XPress = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the Trip menu.XPress 9 or : to select From Start
or From Reset .
Trip computer "After start" (example)
:Distance;Time=Average speed?Average fuel consumption
The From Start trip computer is reset
automatically when
R the ignition has been switched off for more
than 4 hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9999 miles have been exceeded.
The From Reset trip computer is
automatically reset if the trip exceeds
9999 hours or 99,999 miles.
You can select km or miles as the unit of
measurement for distance ( Y page 229).
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumptionXPress = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the Trip menu. XPress the 9 or : button to select
current fuel consumption and approximate
range.:Current fuel consumption 21;Approximate range
Approximate range
; is calculated
according to current driving style and the
amount of fuel in the tank. If there is only a
small amount of fuel left in the fuel tank, the
display shows a vehicle being refueled C
instead of range ;.
Digital speedometer
XPress = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the Trip menu. XPress 9 or : to select the digital
speedometer.21 Not in AMG vehicles.220Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays
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Resetting values
You can reset the values of the following
functions:
R Trip odometer
R Trip computer "From start"
R Trip computer "From reset"
XPress = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the Trip menu. XPress 9 or : to select the function
that you wish to reset.XPress a.
Resetting the trip computer "From start" (example)
XPress the : button to select Yes and
press the a button to confirm.
AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays
XPress = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu. :Digital speedometer;Gear indicator=Upshift instruction?Engine oil temperatureACoolant temperature
Shift UP instruction = indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program. Shift
up instruction = overrides other messages
in the multifunction display until you have
shifted up.
When the engine temperature is below
80 †, the oil temperature gauge flashes.
Avoid driving at full engine output during this
time.
SETUP
SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
SPORT handling mode.
XPress = or ; on the steering wheel
to select the AMG menu.XPress the 9 button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
XBriefly press the AMG button on the center
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XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.XPress the 9 or : button to select
Blind Spot Asst. .XPress a.
The current selection is displayed.XTo activate/deactivate: press a
again.
Activating/deactivating Lane Keeping
Assist
You can use the Lane Keep. Asst. function
to activate/deactivate Lane Keeping Assist
( Y page 207) or Active Lane Keeping Assist
( Y page 211).
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the DriveAssist
menu.XPress the 9 or : button to select
Lane Keep. Asst. .XPress a.
The current selection is displayed.XTo activate/deactivate: press a
again.
When Lane Keeping Assist is activated, the
à symbol appears in the multifunction
display when the ignition is on.
Maintenance menu
In the Serv. menu, you can:
R call up display messages ( Y page 234)
R restart the tire pressure loss warning
system (Canada only) ( Y page 355)
R
check the tire pressure electronically
( Y page 357)
R call up the service due date ( Y page 313)
Settings menu
Introduction
In the Settings menu, you have the following
options:
R Changing the instrument cluster settings
R Changing the lighting settings
R Changing the vehicle settings
R Changing the convenience settings
R Restoring the factory settings
Instrument cluster
Selecting the unit of measurement for
distance
The Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function allows you to choose whether
certain displays appear in km/h or mph.
The selected unit of measurement for
distance applies to:
R the digital speedometer in the Trip menu
R the odometer and the trip odometer
R the trip computer
R the navigation instructions in the Navi
menu
R DISTRONIC PLUS
XPress the = or ; button on the
steering wheel to select the Settings
menu.XPress the : or 9 button to select the
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