2005 Mercedes-benz E Class Wagon Owners Manual

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Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator’s Manual E-Class Wagon Ê5/tbÁ3Ë 2115846696 Order No. 6515 1130 13 Part No. 211 584 66 96 USA Edition B, 2005 ’ E 320 E 320 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, as well as your and your passengers' safe- ty, we ask you to make a small investment of time: 앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are de- signed to assist you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company At a glance .......................................... 21 Cockpit................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26 Center console ..................................... 27 Upper part ...................................... 27 Lower part ...................................... 28 Overhead control panel ........................ 29 Door control panel................................ 30 Introduction.......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............ 13 Where to find it.................................... 14 Symbols............................................... 15 Operating safety .................................. 16 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16 Problems with your vehicle.................. 17 Reporting safety defects...................... 18 Reporting safety defects ................ 18 Vehicle data recording......................... 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 19 Contents Getting started................................... 31 Unlocking ............................................. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 33 Starter switch positions.................. 34 Adjusting .............................................. 38 Seats .............................................. 38 Steering wheel................................ 40 Mirrors............................................ 41 Driving.................................................. 44 Fastening the seat belts ................. 44 Starting the engine ......................... 47 Switching on headlamps................. 51 Turn signals .................................... 51 Windshield wipers........................... 52 Rear window wiper/washer ........... 54 Problems while driving.................... 55 Parking and locking.............................. 56 Parking brake ................................. 56 Switching off headlamps................. 57 Turning off engine........................... 57 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 61 Occupant safety................................... 62 Air bags .......................................... 63 Seat belts ....................................... 69 Children in the vehicle.................... 73 Blocking of rear door window operation........................... 84 Panic alarm.......................................... 86 Activating ....................................... 86 Deactivating ................................... 86 Driving safety systems......................... 87 ABS ................................................ 87 BAS ................................................ 89 ESP................................................. 89 SBC brake system .......................... 92 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ....... 95 Anti-theft systems................................ 97 Immobilizer..................................... 97 Anti-theft alarm system.................. 98 Tow-away alarm ............................. 99 Controls in detail ............................. 101 Locking and unlocking....................... 102 SmartKey ..................................... 102 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 107 Opening the doors from the inside 114 Opening the tailgate..................... 115 Closing the tailgate ...................... 117 Automatic central locking ............ 122 Locking and unlocking from the inside ........................................... 122 Seats ................................................. 124 Easy-entry/exit feature ............... 124 Removing and installing front seat head restraints ..................... 126 Rear seat head restraints ............. 127 Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour features................... 130 Seat heating*............................... 132 Seat ventilation* .......................... 133 Folding bench seat in cargo compartment ............................... 134 Memory function ............................... 138 Storing positions in memory ........ 139 Recalling positions from memory. 139 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 140 Lighting ............................................. 141 Exterior lamp switch .................... 141 Combination switch ..................... 145 Hazard warning flasher ................ 146 Interior lighting ............................ 147 Door entry lamps ......................... 149 Interior lighting in the rear ........... 149 Instrument cluster ............................. 150 Instrument cluster illumination .... 150 Coolant temperature indicator..... 151 Trip odometer .............................. 151 Tachometer.................................. 152 Outside temperature indicator..... 152 Control system .................................. 153 Multifunction display.................... 153 Multifunction steering wheel........ 154 Menus .......................................... 156 Standard display menu ................ 158 AUDIO menu ................................ 158 NAV* menu.................................. 160 Distronic* menu........................... 160 Vehicle status message memory menu.............................. 161 Settings menu.............................. 162 Trip computer menu..................... 178 TEL menu* ................................... 179 Automatic transmission..................... 183 One-touch gearshifting................. 185 Gear ranges ................................. 186 Gear selector lever position ......... 187 Automatic shift program .............. 188 Driving tips................................... 189 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 190 Good visibility ..................................... 191 Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 191 Rear view mirror ........................... 191 Sun visors ..................................... 193 Roller sunblind* in the rear doors. 194 Rear window defroster.................. 195 Dual-zone automatic climate control.. 196 Deactivating the dual-zone automatic climate control system. 201 Setting the temperature................ 201 Adjusting air distribution............... 201 Adjusting air volume ..................... 202 Defrosting ..................................... 203 Air recirculation mode .................. 204 Air conditioning............................. 206 Residual heat and ventilation*...... 207 Contents 4-zone automatic climate control*..... 208 Deactivating the 4-zone automatic climate control system 213 Setting the temperature ............... 214 Adjusting air distribution .............. 214 Adjusting air volume ..................... 215 Defrosting..................................... 215 Maximum cooling MAX COOL....... 216 Air recirculation mode .................. 216 Air conditioning ............................ 218 Residual heat and ventilation....... 219 Rear air conditioning..................... 219 Power windows .................................. 221 Opening and closing the windows 221 Synchronizing power windows...... 223 Summer opening feature .............. 223 Convenience closing feature......... 224 Power tilt/sliding sunroof*................ 225 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 225 Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 227 Contents Driving systems ................................. 228 Cruise control............................... 228 Distronic*..................................... 232 Airmatic DC (Dual Control)*......... 244 Loading .............................................. 247 Split rear bench seat .................... 247 Expanding the cargo compartment................................ 249 Loading instructions..................... 250 Cargo tie-down rings .................... 251 Cargo management system* (Canada only) ............................... 252 Storage box in cargo compartment (Canada only) ......... 255 Twin roller blind............................ 256 Useful features .................................. 259 Storage compartments................. 259 Cup holders.................................. 262 Ashtrays ....................................... 265 Cigarette lighter ........................... 266 12-V socket*................................ 266 Heated steering wheel* ............... 267 Floormats ..................................... 268 Telephone*................................... 268 Tele Aid* ...................................... 269 Garage door opener ..................... 277 Operation ......................................... 283 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 284 Driving instructions............................ 285 Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 285 Drinking and driving ..................... 285 Pedals .......................................... 285 Power assistance ......................... 286 Brakes.......................................... 286 Driving off .................................... 288 Parking......................................... 288 Tires ............................................. 288 Hydroplaning................................ 289 Tire traction.................................. 290 Tire speed rating .......................... 290 Winter driving instructions ........... 291 Standing water............................. 292 Passenger compartment .............. 293 Driving abroad.............................. 293 Control and operation of radio transmitter ................................... 293 Catalytic converter....................... 294 Emission control .......................... 294 Coolant temperature.................... 295 At the gas station .............................. 296 Refueling...................................... 296 Check regularly and before a long trip ....................................... 297 Engine compartment ......................... 299 Hood ............................................ 299 Engine oil ..................................... 300 Transmission fluid level................ 303 Coolant level ................................ 303 Battery ......................................... 305 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 306 Tires and wheels................................ 307 Important guidelines .................... 307 Tire care and maintenance........... 308 Direction of rotation..................... 310 Loading the vehicle ...................... 310 Recommended tire inflation pressure....................................... 316 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 318 Tire labeling ................................. 323 Load identification ....................... 327 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 327 Maximum tire load ....................... 329 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 329 Contents Replacing wiper blades ...................... 416 Removing wiper blades................. 416 Installing wiper blades .................. 417 Flat tire............................................... 418 Preparing the vehicle .................... 418 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 419 Batteries............................................. 424 Disconnecting the battery ............ 426 Removing the battery ................... 426 Charging and reinstalling the battery .......................................... 427 Reconnecting the battery ............. 427 Jump starting...................................... 428 Towing the vehicle.............................. 430 Installing towing eye bolt.............. 433 Fuses.................................................. 434 Aids for replacing fuses ................ 434 Fuse box in passenger compartment ................................ 435 Fuse box in cargo compartment ... 435 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 330 Tire ply material ........................... 332 Tire and loading terminology........ 332 Rotating tires ............................... 335 Winter driving .................................... 337 Winter tires .................................. 337 Block heater* (Canada only) ........ 338 Snow chains................................. 338 Maintenance...................................... 339 Clearing the maintenance service indicator........................... 340 Maintenance service term exceeded ..................................... 340 Calling up the maintenance service indicator........................... 341 Resetting the maintenance service indicator........................... 341 Setting the date for special works ........................................... 342 Calling up the maintenance service data information .............. 343 Vehicle care....................................... 344 Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 344 Practical hints .................................. 351 What to do if … ................................... 352 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 352 Lamp in center console................. 360 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display..................... 362 Where will I find ...? ............................ 401 First aid kit.................................... 401 Vehicle tool kit, jack and spare wheel .................................. 401 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 404 Unlocking the vehicle.................... 404 Locking the vehicle ....................... 405 Fuel filler flap emergency release . 405 Manually unlocking the gear selector lever ........................ 405 Opening/closing in an emergency..... 407 Tilt/sliding sunroof*..................... 407 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 408 SmartKey ...................................... 408 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 409 Replacing bulbs .................................. 410 Bulbs............................................. 410 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 413 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 415 Contents Technical data.................................. 437 Parts service ...................................... 438 Warranty coverage............................. 439 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...................... 439 Identification labels............................ 440 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 441 E 320/E 500 ............................... 441 Engine................................................ 442 Rims and tires.................................... 443 Same size tires............................. 444 Mixed size tires ............................ 445 Minispare wheel ........................... 446 Electrical system................................ 447 Main dimensions................................ 448 Weights.............................................. 449 Technical terms............................... 459 Index................................................. 465 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 450 Capacities .................................... 450 Engine oils.................................... 453 Engine oil additives ...................... 453 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 453 Brake fluid.................................... 453 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 454 Gasoline additives........................ 454 Fuel requirements ........................ 455 Coolants....................................... 455 Windshield and headlamp washer system ......................................... 458 Introduction Product information Product information 왔 Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive informa- tion, also on permissible technical modifi- cations, and where proper installation will be performed. Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures. We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.The Opera- tor’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Car Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only) 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws) 10 (1) the same substantial defect or mal- function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or mal- function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe- riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approximately 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc- curs: Introduction Operator’s Manual (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350. 11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for ser- vice. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio. If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser- vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty In- formation Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, 앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Introduction Operator’s Manual 13 Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. For easy access, each section has its own reference color: At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle. 14 Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter. Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section. Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are de- signed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. 왔 Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle. Introduction Symbols Warning! 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. 컄 Page 컄컄 Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. -> This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page. In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to in- dicate cross-references to term definitions. DISPLAY Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here. 15 Introduction Operating safety Warning! Warning! Proper use of the vehicle Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other sys- tems. Electronic malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage to and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden strong vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your haz- ard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve- hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair fa- cility for further inspection or repairs. Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan- dards Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Re- moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or per- sonal injury. 16 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 17 Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.” Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve- hicle safety from the Hotline. 18 Introduction Vehicle data recording 왔 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system. 19 20 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 21 At a glance Cockpit 22 Item 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Hood lock release 3 Steering wheel adjustment stalk Heated steering wheel* 4 Parking brake release 5 Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam 6 Door control panel 7 Exterior lamp switch Page 49, 56 299 41 267 49 51 52 51 30 141 Page 191 236 232 24, 150 26, 154 Item 8 Headlamp washer button* 9 Cruise control lever 앫 Cruise control 앫 Distronic* a Instrument cluster b Multifunction steering wheel c Horn d Lever for voice control sys- tem*, see separate operating instructions At a glance Cockpit Item e Starter switch f Overhead control panel g Mobile phone/Glasses box h Glove box lid release, glove box lock j Glove box k Center console Page 34 29 259 259 259 27 23 At a glance Instrument cluster 24 At a glance Instrument cluster Page 359 352 357 51 Item ? Engine malfunction in- Page 355 dicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction in- dicator lamp, Canada only H Tire pressure warning lamp* 355 358 390 b Fuel display with: A Fuel reserve warning 357 Item Page Item 1 L Left turn signal indica- 8 Tachometer with: tor lamp 2 v ABS/ ESP warning 353 1 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp - Antilock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) malfunc- tion indicator lamp < Seat belt telltale B Low beam headlamp indicator 153 357 lamp 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display 5 l Distance 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. 6 K Right turn signal indi- cator lamp 7 Coolant temperature dis- play with: • Coolant temperature warning lamp A High beam headlamp 145 indicator lamp c Reset button for: 9 Main odometer with: 앫 Selector lever position 앫 Program mode a Clock with: 356 ; Brake warning lamp, USA only 47 188 167 354 3 Brake warning lamp, 354 Canada only 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination 151 150 앫 Confirming new time set- 167 tings 25 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 26 Page 153 154 Page Item 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next system ÿ for previous system 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Item 1 Multifunction display in speedometer Operating control sys- tem 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incom- ing call 왔 Center console Upper part Item 1 Dual-zone automatic climate control 4-zone automatic climate control* 2 COMAND system, see sep- arate operating instruc- tions 3 Seat heating*, front pas- senger side Seat ventilation*, front passenger side 4 Electronic Stability Pro- gram (ESP) control switch 5 Central locking/unlocking switch 6 Opening/closing button for storage tray or CD changer*, see separate op- erating instructions Page 196 208 132 133 91 123 260 7 Rear seat head restraints 127 switch, folding down At a glance Center console Item 8 Rear window wiper 9 Seat heating*, driver’s side Seat ventilation*, driver’s side a Hazard warning flasher switch b Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp Page 54 132 133 146 80 27 Item 1 Ashtray 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Selector lever for automat- ic transmission 4 Adaptive damping system (ADS)* switch Page 265 36 47, 183 244 Item 5 Vehicle level control switch* 6 Thumbwheel for setting distance for Distronic* 7 Distance warning func- tion* on/off switch Page 245 239 240 8 Program mode selector for 188 automatic transmission At a glance Center console Lower part 28 왔 Overhead control panel Item 1 Rear interior lighting on/off 2 Automatic interior lighting 3 Front interior lighting on/off 4 Temperature sensor 5 Right reading lamp on/off 6 Tilt/sliding sunroof* Page 149 147 147 148 225 At a glance Overhead control panel Item 7 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 8 Rear view mirror 9 Reading lamps a Garage door opener b Tow-away alarm button c Ambient lighting d Interior lighting e Left reading lamp on/off Page 269 191 147 277 99 173 148 29 Item 1 Door handle 2 Seat adjustment 3 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel set- tings) 4 Exterior rear view mirror adjustment 5 Switches for opening/ closing front and rear side windows, rear window override switch 6 Remote tailgate release switch, Tailgate opening system* Page 114 39 138 42 221 122 At a glance Door control panel 30 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 31 Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Unlock button for tailgate* 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button (컄 page 86) Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once (if equipped and feature activated). For more information, see “Factory setting” (컄 page 104). 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up. 앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed. i The SBC brake system is activated. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 102). Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* With KEYLESS-GO your can open your vehicle without using the buttons on the SmartKey. To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no further than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away from the door. Getting started Unlocking 왘 Pull the outside door handle. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once (if equipped and feature activated). For more information, see “Factory setting” (컄 page 110). 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up. 앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed. The SBC brake system is activated. 왘 Get in the vehicle. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 107). 33 Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions SmartKey Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply to some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position. All lamps (expect low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indica- tor lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if neces- sary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 352). 3 Starting position 34 Getting started Unlocking When you switch on the ignition, the in- dicator and warning lamps (expect low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. The indicator and warning lamps (expect low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn sig- nal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the starter battery may not be sufficiently charged. 왘 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 408). 왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 428). To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge or a completely discharged bat- tery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch positions. If you firmly depress the brake pedal dur- ing pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the engine starts automatically. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. For information on starting the engine using the SmartKey, see “Starting the en- gine” (컄 page 47). 35 Getting started Unlocking KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress the brake pedal. 36 Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button, the vehicle's on-board elec- tronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton once. This supplies power to some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 앫 once again, the ignition (position 2) is switched on. 앫 twice, the power supply is again switched off. Ignition (or position 2) 왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button twice. This supplies power to all electrical consumers. All lamps in the instrument cluster (expect low beam headlamp in- dicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indica- tor lamps unless activated) come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if nec- essary. If a lamp in the instrument clus- ter remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, see “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 352). If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once, the power sup- ply is again switched off. i When you switch on the ignition, the in- dicator and warning lamps (expect low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. The indicator and warning lamps (expect low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn sig- nal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. For information on starting the engine us- ing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 48). Getting started Unlocking 37 Getting started Adjusting Warning! All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body. 38 Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 44). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the start- er switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats. Re- gardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or toddler restraint, or booster seat recom- mended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 73). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located on the front doors. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 5 Backrest tilt 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34). or 왘 Open the respective door. Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 4. Adjust a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls. When moving the seat, be sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats. The memory function (컄 page 138) lets you store the setting for the seat posi- tion together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. Getting started Adjusting Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 2. 39 Getting started Adjusting Head restraint height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 1. Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent. 40 Head restraint tilt Steering wheel Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock your vehicle. Even with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the start- er switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or seri- ous personal injury. Manually adjust the angle of the head re- straint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possi- ble. For more information on seats, see the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 124). Steering wheel adjustment The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left). 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34). or 왘 Open the driver’s door. Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direc- tion of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Adjusting steering column up or down 왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction of arrow 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all the displays (incl. malfunc- tion and indicator lamps) on the instru- ment cluster are clearly visible. The memory function (컄 page 138) lets you store the setting for the seat posi- tion together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. For more information, see “Heated steer- ing wheel*”(컄 page 267). Getting started Adjusting Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions. Warning! In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks. Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al- low the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liq- uid state and by applying plenty of wa- ter. 41 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34). 왘 Press button 3 for the driver’s side ex- terior rear view mirror or button 1 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. 왘 Push adjustment button 2 up, down, left or right according to the setting desired. Getting started Adjusting Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view The buttons are located on the driver’s door. mirror. For more information, see “Rear view mir- ror” (컄 page 191). Exterior rear view mirror Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your in- terior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 42 1 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir- ror button 2 Adjustment button 3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button Getting started Adjusting For more information, see “Activating exte- rior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 192). For more information, see “Rear view mir- ror” (컄 page 191). If an exterior rear view mirror was forc- ibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is now properly posi- tioned and you can adjust the mirror normally. The memory function (컄 page 138) lets you store the setting for the seat posi- tion together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. At low ambient temperatures, the exte- rior rear view mirrors will be heated au- tomatically. 43 Getting started Driving Warning! Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear- ance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. Fastening the seat belts Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure all of your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women. 44 Failure to wear and properly fasten and position your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 69). Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or toddler restraint, or booster seat recom- mended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 73). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Warning! Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body. Warning! Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 66) and (컄 page 69). Getting started Driving 1 Retractor 2 Latch plate 3 Buckle 4 Release button 45 Getting started Driving 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push latch plate 2 into buckle 3 until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. Belt outlet height adjustment 1 Release button 왘 Press release button 1 and move the seat belt height adjuster upward or downward. 46 Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm. 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen. 앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly upright position. 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions. 앫 Check your seat belt periodically during travel to make sure that it is properly positioned. 앫 Make sure that the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing. Warning! Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear. Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt. Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effective- ness of the belts. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Starting the engine Automatic transmission Warning! Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon- sciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one win- dow fully open. Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 183). Getting started Driving Starting with the SmartKey For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see “Turning off en- gine” (컄 page 57). 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress the accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (컄 page 34). You can also use the “touch-start” function. Turn the SmartKey to position 3 and release it again immedi- ately. The engine then starts automati- cally.

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2005 Mercedes-benz E Class Wagon Owners Manual