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2004 Mercedes-benz E Class Owners Manual

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Residual ventilation 198
Setting the temperature 192


424


Automatic headlamp mode 125
Automatic lighting control


Backrest


Activating 129
Deactivating 129


Automatic locking when driving 111
Automatic transmission 162
Accelerator position 168
Emergency operation


(Limp Home Mode) 171


Gear ranges 164
Gear selector lever position 165
Gear shifting malfunctions 171
Kickdown 168
Manual shift program mode


(SL 55 AMG Kompressor) 169


Manual shifting 163
One-touch gearshifting 163
Program mode selector switch 168
Selector lever position 162
Starting the engine 43
Winter program mode 168


Folding forward 240
Folding rearward 241


BAS 82, 417
Batteries, SmartKey


Changing 361, 362
Check lamp 96, 100
Checking 97, 102


Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*


Changing 361, 362
Checking 97, 102


Batteries, vehicle


Charging 381
Disconnecting 380
Messages in display 323, 327, 328
Reconnecting 381
Removing 381
Service 379


Battery discharged


Jump starting 382


Bi-Xenon headlamps* 417
Block heater* 298
Blocking


Rear window operation 78


Index


Brake assist system (BAS) 417
Brake fluid 281, 331
Brake pads


Message in display 329


Brakes


Warning lamp 314


Break-in period 268
Bulbs, replacing


Additional turn signals 365
Fog lamps 365
Front lamps 365, 367
High beam 365
High beam bulb


(Bi-Xenon* headlamps only) 368


High beam bulb


(Halogen headlamps only) 368


High mounted brake lamp 366
License plate lamps 366, 369
Low beam 365
Parking lamps 366, 368
Side marker lamps 365, 369
Standing lamps 366, 368
Tail lamp 366
Tail lamp assemblies 369
Turn signal lamp 365


425


Index


CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 417
Calling up


Central locking switch 111
Changing


Batteries (SmartKey with


Distronic* settings 141
Range (distance to empty) 159
Service indicator 300


CAN system 417
Cargo tie-down rings 244
CD player


Operating 140


Center console


KEYLESS-GO*) 361, 362


Batteries (SmartKey) 361, 362
SmartKey setting 155
Vehicle level 232


Charcoal filter 196
Activating 196
Deactivating 197


Charging


Lower part 26
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator


Vehicle batteries 381


CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator


lamp 315


Checking


Coolant level 287
Oil level 281, 284
Tire inflation pressure 281
Vehicle lighting 281


lamp 319


Upper part 25


Centigrade


Setting temperature units 146


Central locking


Automatic 111
From inside 111
Switch 111
Switching on/off


(control system) 154


Unlocking from inside 111


426


Child safety 66
Airbags 58
Infant and child restraint systems 63,


67


LATCH child seat anchors 77


Child safety switch see Blocking of rear


window operation 78


Cigarette lighter 250
Cleaning


Headlamps 174, 306
Light alloy wheels 307
Parktronic* system sensor 307
side markers 306
tail lamps 306
turn signal lenses 306
Windshield 48
Wood trims 310
Climate control 178


Adjusting 182
Defrosting 183
Setting the temperature 182


Clock 149


Index


Closing


Glove box 245
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 210
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof with


KEYLESS-GO* 213


Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* with


KEYLESS-GO* 204
Roller sunblinds 209
Side windows 202
Side windows with


KEYLESS-GO* 204, 207
Sliding/pop-up roof* 205
Sliding/pop-up roof* with


KEYLESS-GO* 204, 207


Sliding/pop-up roof* with


SmartKey 206


Trunk


Vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 108,


109


Trunk lid 105
Windows 201
Windows with SmartKey 203


Closing the trunk lid 108, 109


Cockpit 20, 417
Cockpit management and data system


(COMAND) 417


Collapsible tire 402


Tire inflation pressure 376


COMAND 417
COMAND* see separate operating


instructions


Combination switch 127
High beam flasher 47
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 47


Consumer information 414
Control system 134, 418


AUDIO menu 139
Convenience submenu 155
Display digital speedometer 139
Distronic* menu 141
Functions 138
Instrument cluster submenu 146,


148


Lighting submenu 151
Malfunction memory menu 142
Menus 137, 138


Multifunction display 134
Multifunction steering wheel 135
Selecting radio system 139
Selecting satellite radio* system 140
Settings menu 143
Standard display menu 139
Submenus 136, 138
TEL* menu 159
Trip computer menu 158
Vehicle submenu 154


Convenience submenu 155
Activating easy-entry/exit


feature* 155


Adjusting dynamic seat* 157
Setting parking position for exterior


rear view mirror 157


Setting SmartKey-dependency 156


Coolant


Checking level 287
Messages in display 332, 333, 334
Temperature gauge 132
Warning lamp 316


Coolant temperature 279


427


Index


Cruise control 215, 418


Canceling 216
Driving downhill 216
Driving uphill 216
Fine adjustment 217
Lever 222
Saving current speed 216
Setting speeds 217
Cruise control lever 215
Cup holder in the center console 246
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 417


Daytime running lamp mode 126


Setting 151


Deactivating


Air conditioning 186
Air recirculation mode 185, 195
Alarm 90
Anti-theft alarm system 90
Automatic climate control 185, 190
Central locking (control system) 154


428


Climate control 180
Cruise control 216
Defrost 183, 194
Distance warning function* 227
Distronic* 225
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 53
ESP 84
Exterior lamps 125
Hazard warning flasher 128
Headlamps 52
Immobilizer 89
Interior lighting delayed


switch-off 154


Rear window defroster 177
Residual heat 187
Seat heater* 118
Seat ventilation* 119
SmartKey


Turning off the engine 53


Tow-away alarm 91


Deceleration


With Distronic* 221


Defogging


Windshield 183, 193


Defrosting 183, 194
Delayed switch-off


Interior lighting 154


Dialing


A number (telephone) 160


Difficulties


While driving see Problems while


driving 49


With starting 44


Digital speedometer 139
Direction of rotation 292
Discharged battery


Jump starting 382


Disconnecting


Vehicle battery 380


Display


Selecting 147, 148


Displays


Distronic* 218, 418


Digital speedometer 139
Distronic* 220
Messages 285
Selecting 147
Service indicator 299
Showing malfunctions 142


Distance


Decreasing in Distronic* 226
Increasing in Distronic* 226
Warning function 226
Distance to empty (range)


Calling up 158


Distance warning function* 226


Activating 227
Deactivating 227
DTR* warning lamp 226
Intermittent warning sound 226
Symbol in multifunction display 141


Activated 222
Activating 223
Calling up settings 141, 221
Cleaning system sensor 307
Cruise control lever 222
Deactivated 222
Deactivating 225
Deceleration 221
Decreasing distance 226
Displays in the speedometer dial 220
Distance warning function 226
Driving hints 227
Increasing distance 226
Intermittent signal tone 220
Menu 221
Messages in display 323
Sensor cover 307
Setting a higher speed 223
Setting a slower speed 224
Setting the current speed 223
Setting the following distance in


Distronic 225


Warning and indicator lamps 220


Index


Door control panel 28
Door entry lamps 130
Door handle 28
Door unlock


With Tele Aid* 260


Doors


Message in display 335
Opening from inside vehicle 103
Opening from outside 100


Downhill driving


Cruise control 216


Downshifting 163
Drive-Dynamic seat* 117
Driving


General instructions 40
Hydroplaning 273
In winter 275
Problems 49
Safety systems 80
With Distronic* 227


429


Index


Driving hints


SBC brake system 87
Driving instructions 269
Driving off 272
Driving safety systems


4MATIC 88
ABS 80
BAS 82
ESP 82, 418
SBC brake system 85


Driving systems 215
Airmatic DC* 230
Cruise control 215
Distronic* 218
Driving safety systems 80
Vehicle level control 231


DTR see Distronic* 418
Dual control*


Airmatic DC* 230


430


Easy-entry/exit


Message in display 330


Easy-entry/exit feature* 113


Activating 155
Interrupting movement 113, 156


Electric air pump 376
Electrical fuses 389
Electrical system 403
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 82,


418


Emergency call system* 253
Emergency calls


Initiating an emergency call 256
With Tele Aid* 255


Emergency operation


(Limp Home Mode) 171


Emergency operations


Opening/closing Sliding/pop-up roof*


or panorama sliding/pop-up roof* 364


Releasing trunk lid from inside 110
Remote door unlock 260
Unlocking the trunk lid 360
Unlocking the vehicle 359


Emergency tensioning device see


ETD 66, 418


Emission control 278
Ending


A call (telephone) 160


Engine 396


Compartment 283
Message in the display 315
Starting 43
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 44
Starting with the SmartKey 43
Turning off with the key 53


Engine compartment


Hood 283


Engine malfunction indicator lamp 315
Engine number 418


Index


Engine oil


Adding 286
Additives 409
Checking level 284
Consumption 284
Display messages 336
Filler neck 287
Messages in display 285
Viscosity 418


ESP 82, 418


Four wheel electronic traction system


with ESP 88


Switching off 84
Switching on 85
Synchronizing 325
Warning lamp 313


ETD 418


Safety guidelines 60
Exterior lamp switch 124
Exterior rear view mirrors


Adjusting 38
Parking position for 157


Fahrenheit


Setting temperature units 146


Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment


Cruise control 217


First aid kit 356
Flat tire 372


Collapsible tire 376
Mounting the spare wheel 372, 375
Spare wheel 372


Flexible Service System (FSS) 299, 418
Fog lamp, rear 127
Fog lamps, front 126


Messages in display 340
Replacing bulbs 365
Switching on 126, 127


Following distance in Distronic* 225
Four wheel electronic traction system


(4MATIC) with ESP 88


4MATIC 88
Front airbags 61


Front lamps 365


Messages in display 341
Replacing bulbs 367
Switching on 124


Front seat head restraints


Power seat 114
Removing and installing 114


Front seats


Heater* 118


FSS (Flexible Service System) 299, 418
Fuel 281


Fuel tank reserve warning lamp 317
Premium unleaded gasoline 281


Fuel consumption statistics


After start 158
Since last reset 158


Fuel filler flap 280


Locking 280
Unlocking 280


Fuel reserve tank


Message in display 338


431


Index


Fuel tank


Filler flap 280


Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 406
Fully closing (Express-close) the slid-


ing/pop-up roof 206


Fully opening (Express-open) the


sliding/pop-up roof 206


Functions (control system) 138


Resetting 144


Fuse chart 389
Fuses 389


Fuse chart 389
Fuse extractor 389
Spare fuses 389


Garage door opener 27, 261


Erasing the integrated remote


control 265


Integrated remote control 262
Rolling code programming 264


432


Gasoline see Fuel 281
Gear range 419


Automatic transmission 164
Limiting 164
Shifting into optimal 163


Hand-held transmitter


Programming integrated remote


control 262


Reprogramming integrated remote


Gear range limit


Canceling 163
Gear selector lever Position 165


Global


Locking 95
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 100
Unlocking 95
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 100
Global Positioning System (GPS) 419
Glove box 245
Closing 245
Opening 245


Good visibility 172
GPS 419
GPS see COMAND 254


control 265


Hazard warning flasher 128


Switching off 128
Switching on 128


Headlamps


Automatic control 125
Bi-Xenon* 417
Cleaning system* 174
Switching off 52
Switching on 46
Heated seats* 118
Heated steering wheel* 251
Height adjustment


Head restraints 36
Steering wheel 36
Vehicle level 231


Index


High beam flasher 47, 128
High beam headlamps


Messages in display 341
Replacing bulbs 365
Switching on 127


Hood 283


Closing 283
Message in display 338
Opening 283
Hydroplaning 273


Identification labels 394
Ignition 31, 33


Switching on 43, 44


Immobilizer 89


Activating 89
Deactivating 89


Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and


warning


Infant and child restraint systems 67


Integrated remote control


Installing 75
LATCH child seat anchors 77


Information


About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 258


Inside rear view mirror


Antiglare 172


Installing


Infant and child restraint systems 75
Towing eye bolt 388
Wiper blades 371


Canadian programming 264
Erasing memory 265
Gate operator 264
Hand-held transmitter 262
Operation 265
Rolling code programming 264


Interior lighting 128


Activating automatic control 129
Deactivating automatic control 129
Delayed switch-off 154
Manual operation 129


Instrument cluster 22, 131, 309, 419


Interior rear view mirror


Coolant temperature gauge 132
Illumination 131
Multifunction display 134
Outside temperature indicator 133
Selecting language 147


Instrument lighting 131, 132


Adjusting 37


Jack 356
Jump starting 382


433


Index


Key, Mechanical 359
Key, SmartKey


Changing the batteries 361, 362


Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*


Changing the batteries 361, 362


KEYLESS-GO*


Activating ignition with 33
Closing


Trunk 108, 109


Closing panorama sliding/pop-up


roof* 204, 207


Closing side windows 204, 207
Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 204,


207


Factory setting 100
Global locking 100
Global unlocking 100
Important notes 98
Locking the vehicle 102
Remote controls 97
Starting the engine 44
Turning off engine 53


Unlocking and opening, trunk lid 101
Unlocking with 32


Kickdown 168, 419
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 146
Km/h or mph in speedometer 146


Fuel reserve 315
SBC 85
Seat belts 315, 317
Service indicator 299
SRS 57


Lamp bulbs, exterior 365
Lamps, exterior Front 365
Light sensor 341
Messages in display 341
Replacing bulbs for rear 366, 369


Lamps, indicator and warning


ABS 312
Airbag Off 62
Battery (SmartKey) 95, 100
Brakes 314
CHECK ENGINE 315
Coolant 316
DTR* 220
Engine diagnostics 315
ESP 313


Language


Multifunction display 147
Setting 147


LATCH child seat anchors 77
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 395
Leather upholstery Cleaning 310


Level control system* Airmatic DC* 230


Lever


For cruise control 222
License plate lamps 366


Messages in display 341
Replacing bulbs 369


Light alloy wheels Cleaning 309
Light sensor 341
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 250


434


Lighting 124


Loading 237


Automatic headlamp mode 125
Combination switch 127
Daytime running lamp mode 126
Door entry lamps 130
Exterior lamp switch 124
Front fog lamps 126, 127
High beams 127
Instrument cluster illumination 131
Instruments 131, 132
Interior 128
Locator lighting 126
Low beam 124
Manual headlamp mode 125
Night security illumination 126
Parking lamps 124
Rear fog lamp 127
Settings (control system) 151
Trunk lamp 130


Limiting the gear range 164
Limp Home Mode 171


Index


Main Dimensions 404
Maintenance 12
Malfunction


Displaying 142


Malfunction memory 142


Calling up 142
Clearing 143


MANUAL


Cargo tie-down rings 244
Instructions 243
Roof rack* 237
Ski sack* 237
Split rear bench seat* 240


Locator lighting 126


Setting 152
Lock button 419


Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 54


Shift program mode


Locking 51, 94


Automatic while driving 111
Centrally from inside 111
Fuel filler flap 280
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 100
Global, SmartKey 95
Vehicle in an emergency 360
Vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 102


Loss of SmartKeys 97, 102
Low beam headlamps


Messages in display 341
Replacing bulbs 365


Lowering


Vehicle 378


(SL 55 AMG Kompressor) 169


Manual headlamp mode 125
Manual operations


Fuel filler flap 363
Interior lighting control 129
Sliding/pop-up roof* or panorama


sliding/pop-up roof* 364


Unlocking the driver’s door 359
Unlocking the transmission lever 363
Unlocking the trunk lid 360


Massage function 118
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 194
Mechanical key 359


435


Index


Memory function 121, 419
Recalling positions from


memory 122


Storing exterior rear view mirror


parking positions 123


Storing SmartKey dependent


settings 122


Menus 137


AUDIO 139
Distronic* 141, 221
In control system 137, 138
Malfunction memory 142
Settings menu 143
Standard display 139
Submenus 136
TEL* 159
Trip computer 158


Miles/kilometers in speedometer


Setting 146


Mirrors


Adjusting 37
Automatic antiglare for rear view


mirror 172


436


Automatic antiglare* for inside


mirror 172


Exterior rear view mirror 38
Exterior rear view mirror parking


positions 157, 173


Interior rear view mirror 37
Storing exterior mirror parking


position 123


MON 281
MON (Motor Octane Number) 419
Mph or km/h in speedometer 146
Multicontour seat* 116
Multifunction display 134, 420


Selecting language 147
Standard display 138


Multifunction display messages


ABS 322
Batteries 323, 327, 328
Brake fluid 331
Brake pads 329
Check engine 315


Coolant 333, 334
Coolant level 332
Distronic* 323
Doors 335
Easy-entry/exit feature 330
Fuel reserve tank 338
Hood 338
Lamps 341
Parking brake 330
SBC brake system 329, 330
SmartKey 339
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 338
Tele Aid 348, 349
Telephone* 354
Tires 345
Trunk 354
Washer fluid 354


Multifunction steering wheel 24, 135,


420
Buttons 135


One-touch gearshifting 163


Opening and closing


Index


Navigation system


See separate COMAND operating


instructions 141


Canceling gear range limit 163
Downshifting 163
Upshifting 163


Night security illumination 126


Opening 364


Occupant Classification System 70


Self-test 74


Occupant safety 56


Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 66
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 67
LATCH child seat anchors 77
Seat belts 40, 60


Oil


Adding 286
Checking level 285
Consumption 284
Filler neck 286
Viscosity 418


Oil level


Checking 285


Ashtray 249
Doors from the inside 103
Fuel filler flap 280
Fuel filler flap manually 363
Glove box 245
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 210
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* in an


emergency 364


Roller sunblinds 209
Side windows 202
Sliding/pop-up roof* 205
Sliding/pop-up roof* in an


emergency 364


Sliding/pop-up roof* with


SmartKey 206


Trunk 103
Trunk from the inside 104
Trunk lid with SmartKey 96
Windows 201
Windows with SmartKey 203


Panorama sliding/pop-up roof with


SmartKey 212


Opening from the inside


Trunk 105


Opening the trunk from the outside 103
Operating


CD player 140
Radio 139
Safety 16
Telephone* 159
Vehicle outside the USA and


Canada 13


Operating safety 16
Operation


Garage door opener 265
Integrated remote control 265


Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 306
Outside temperature indicator 133
Overdue service 299
Overhead control panel 27


Garage door opener 261


Overspeed range 420


437


Index


Paintwork 305
Panic alarm 79


Parktronic*


Malfunctioning 236
Sensor 307


Panic button on SmartKey 79


Panorama sliding/pop-up roof Opening and closing with


SmartKey 212


Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* 209
Parcel net in front passenger


PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp 319
Passenger compartment


Fuse box 389
Interior lighting 128
Interior rear view mirror 37
Passenger safety see Occupant


footwell 245


Parking 51
Parking brake 45, 51


Engaging 51
Message in display 330
Releasing 45


Parking lamps 365


Replacing the bulbs 368
Switching on 124


Parking position


safety 56
Pedals 269
Phone book*


Loading 160
Quick search 161


Phone number* Dialing 160
Redialing 161


Plastic and rubber parts


Cleaning 310


Exterior rear view mirrors 123, 157,


173


Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 358
Poly-V-belt drive 420


Positions (Memory function)


Recalling from memory 122


Positions (Memory function*) Storing into memory 122


Power assistance 270
Power seat


Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Memory function 121
Removing/installing head


restraints 114


Seat fore and aft adjustment 35


Power train 420
Power washer 305
Power windows 201


Blocking of rear window operation 78
Side windows 201
Synchronizing 204


438


Index


Practical hints


First aid kit 356
Jump starting 382
Lamp in center console 319
Lamps in instrument cluster 312
Messages in the display 321
Spare wheel 356
Vehicle tool kit 358


Problems


While driving 49
With vehicle 17


Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 420


Automatic transmission 168


PULSE function (Massage function) 118


Quick search


Phone book* 161


Radio


Selecting stations 139
Selecting stations (satellite*) 140


Radio transmitters, control and


operation 277


Range (distance to empty)


Calling up 159


Rear bench seat


Foldable 240


Rear fog lamp Bulb 365
Switching on 127
Rear lamp bulbs 366
Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air vents 199


Rear seat head restraints


Installing 116
Removing 116


Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 172
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors 172
Rear window


Blocking operation 78


Rear window defroster 177


Activating 177
Deactivating 177


Rear window sunshade* 176
Reconnecting


Vehicle battery 381


Refueling 280
Regular checks 281
Reinstalling the battery 381
Remote controls


Integrated 262
SmartKey 94, 98
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 97


Remote door unlock


With Tele Aid* 260


Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 420


439


Index


Removing


Ski sack 240
Vehicle battery 381
Wheel 374
Wiper blades 371
Removing and installing


Resetting


All functions (control system) 143
All functions of a submenu 144
Fuel consumption 158
Service indicator (FSS) 300, 302,


303


Front seat head restraints 114


Trip odometer 132


Replacing


Bulbs 365
Front lamp bulbs 367
Front turn signal lamp bulb 368
Fuses 389
License plate lamp bulbs 369
Parking and standing lamp bulb 368
Rear lamp bulbs 366, 369
Side marker lamp bulb 369
Wiper blades 370


Reporting


Safety defects 18


Reprogramming


integrated remote control 265


Reset button in the instrument


cluster 143


Residual heat utilization 186, 198
Residual ventilation 186, 198
REST (Residual engine heat


utilization) 198


Restraint system see Infant and child


restraint systems 67


Rims and Tires 398
Roadside Assistance Tele Aid* 253


Roadside assistance 12
Rolling code programming 264
RON 281
RON (Research Octane Number) 420
Roof rack* 237
Rotating wheels 295
Rubber parts


Cleaning 310


440


Safety


Occupant 56


Safety belts see Seat belts 40
Safety defects


Reporting 18


Safety systems Driving 80


Saving current speed 216
SBC 85
SBC brake system 421


Activation 86
Deactivation 87
Driving hints 87
Messages in display 329, 330
Self-check 87
Warning lamp 85


Seat belt force limiter 66
Seat belts 63


Cleaning 309
Fastening 40
Proper use of 42, 64
Safety guidelines 60
Warning lamp 317


Index


Seat cushion depth Adjusting 117


Seat heater*


Switching off 119
Switching on 119


Seat ventilation*


Switching off 119
Switching on 119


Seats 113


Adjusting 34
Easy entry/exit feature* 113
Heater* 118
Multicontour seat* 116
Split rear bench seat* 240
Ventilation 119


Securing cargo


Cargo tie-down rings 244


Selecting display 147, 148


Selector lever Lock 43
Message in the display 326
Position (automatic


transmission) 162


Self-test


Occupant Classification System 74
Tele Aid* 254


Service


Batteries 379
Calling up the service indicator 300
Major service (Service H) 299
Minor service (Service A) 299
Overdue 300
Types 299
When due 299


Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 299


Calling up 300
Clearing 300


Service life (tires) 292


Service System see FSS 299
Setting


Convenience functions 145, 155
Cruise control 216
Daytime running lamp mode 151
Distronic* time interval 225
Exterior rear view mirror parking


position 123


Higher speed in cruise control 217
Higher speed in Distronic* 223
Hours (clock) 149
Individual vehicle settings 143
Instrument lighting 131, 132
Interior lighting delayed


switch-off 154
Lamps and lighting


(control system) 151


Language, multifunction display 147
Locator lighting 152
Lower speed in cruise control 217
Lower speed in Distronic* 224


441


Index


Miles/kilometers in


speedometer 146


Minutes (clock) 149, 150
Parking position for exterior rear view


mirrors 157


Slower speed in cruise control 217
Slower speed in Distronic* 224
SmartKey dependent memory 156
Speed in cruise control 217
Speed in Distronic* 223
Speedometer display mode 146
Suspension tuning 230
Synchronizing the time 149
Temperature (interior) 182, 192
Temperature indicator 146
Tire inflation pressure 148
Units


Speedometer 146
Temperature 146
Tire inflation pressure 148


Settings


Calling up Distronic* 141, 221
Convenience functions 155
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 100
Factory, SmartKey 95
Individual 156
Lighting (control system) 151
Menus and submenus 136
Resetting all (control system) 143
Resetting in the submenu 144
Selective 95, 100


Settings menu


Functions in 143
Individual vehicle settings 143
Submenus 144


Shift lock 421
Shifting


Gear selector lever positions 165
Into optimal gear range


(automatic transmission) 163


Side marker lamps 365, 369
Side windows


Automatic opening 202
Cleaning 308
Closing 201, 202, 203
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 204, 207
Closing with SmartKey 203
Opening 201, 203
Opening fully (Express-open) 202
Opening with SmartKey 203
Stopping 202
Synchronizing power windows 204


Simultaneous wiping and washing


Windshield wipers 48


Single wipe 48
Ski sack* 237


Removing 240
Unfolding and loading 237
Unloading and folding 239


SL 55 AMG Kompressor


Vehicle level control 231


Side impact airbags 62


MANUAL shift program mode 169


442


Sliding/pop-up roof* 205


Closing 205
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 204, 207
Closing with SmartKey 206
Opening 205
Opening with SmartKey 206
Stopping 206
Synchronizing 208


Sliding/pop-up roof* or panorama slid-


ing/pop-up roof* Emergency operations 364


SmartKey 94


Battery check lamp 95, 100
Checking the batteries 97, 102
Factory setting 95
Global locking 95
Global locking and unlocking 95
Global unlocking 95
Locking and unlocking 94
Loss of 97
Opening and closing the slid-


ing/pop-up roof* with 206


Opening and closing windows


with 203


Opening the panorama sliding/pop-up


roof* with SmartKey 212


positions in starter switch 31
Remote controls 94, 98
Restoring to factory setting 96, 100
Selective setting 95, 100
Starting the engine 43
Unlocking with 30


SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 97


Global locking and unlocking 100
Locking the vehicle 102
Loss of 102
Messages in display 338
Remote controls 97
Turning off the engine 53
Unlocking with 32


SmartKey-dependency memory


Settings 156
Snow chains 298
Solar panel* 214


Spare fuses 389
Spare parts service 392
Spare wheel 356
Speed


Saving current 216


Speed settings


Cruise control 217
Distronic* 223, 224


Speedometer


Displays 220
Settings units 146


Speedometer display mode


Selecting 146


Split rear bench seat* 240
Sporty driving style 230
SRS 421
SRS indicator lamp 23, 318
Standing lamps 124


Replacing bulbs 368


Standing water 276
Starter switch 31
Positions 31


Index


443


Index


Starting difficulties 44
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 43
Steering column


Height adjustment 37
Length adjustment 37


Steering wheel


Adjusting 36
Cleaning 310
Electrical adjustment 37


Stolen vehicle


Tracking services 261


Stopping


Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 211
Sliding/pop-up roof* 206
Windows 202


Storage compartment under


armrest 247


Storage compartments 245


Glove box 245


Storing (Memory function*)


Positions into memory 122


444


Submenus


Convenience 155
For settings 136
In control system 138
Instrument cluster 146, 148
Lighting 151
Resetting functions in Control


system 144
Selecting 144
Settings menu 144
Vehicle 154
Sun visors 174
Supplemental Restraint System


(SRS) 421


Suspension tuning


For comfortable driving style 230
For sporty driving style 230


Switching off


Automatic central locking (control system) 154


Engine 52
ESP 84
Hazard warning flasher 128


Headlamps 52
Seat heating* 119


Switching on


Automatic central locking (control system) 154


ESP 85
Front fog lamps 126, 127
Hazard warning flasher 128
Headlamps 46
High beams 127
Parking lamps 124
Rear fog lamp 127
Seat heating* 119
Windshield wipers 47


Symbol (Distronic*)


Distance warning function* 141


Synchronizing ESP 325
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* 213
Power windows 204
Sliding/pop-up roof* 208
Time 149


Index


Tachometer 133


Displaying gear range 164
Overspeed range 133


Tail lamps 366, 369
Tar stains 305
Tele Aid


Messages in display 348, 349


Tele Aid System 421
Tele Aid* 253


Emergency calls 255
Information 258
Initiating an emergency call


manually 256


Remote door unlock 260
Roadside Assistance 257
SOS button 256
Stolen vehicle tracking services 261
System self-check 254
Tele Aid System 253
Upgrade signals 259


Telematics* 421
Telephone* 24, 252


Answering a call 160
Dialing a number from the phone


book 160


Ending a call 160
Loading phone book* 160
Messages in the display 354
Operating 159
Redialing 161


Temperature


Display mode 146
Sensor 27
Setting interior temperature 182,


192


Setting units in display 146
Tires 293


The coolant level is correct if the


level 288


Tie-down rings (trunk) 244


Tightening torque 378, 421
Time


Setting hours 149
Setting minutes 149, 150


Tire inflation pressure Setting units 148
Tire speed rating 421
Tire traction 274
Tires 414


Driving instructions 272
Messages in display 345
Messages in the display 343, 344
Retreads 291
Service life 292
Temperature 293
Tread depth 297
Wear pattern 295
Winter 297
Tires and wheels


Tire inflation pressure 292


445


Message in display 354
Opening 103
Opening from inside vehicle 104
Opening from the inside 105
Tie-down rings 244
Trunk lid 105
Trunk lid emergency release 110
Unlocking and opening with


KEYLESS-GO* 101


Unlocking and opening with


SmartKey 96


Unlocking in an emergency 360


Trunk lid


Closing 105
Turn signals 47


Additional in mirrors 365
Front bulbs 365


Turning off


Engine 52


Units


Setting speedometer units 146
Setting temperature units 146
Setting tire inflation pressure


units 148


Unlocking 30, 94, 359


Centrally from inside 111
Driver’s door in an emergency 359
Fuel filler flap 280
Global 95
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 100
Selective settings 95, 100
Trunk in an emergency 360
Trunk lid with KEYLESS-GO* 101
Trunk lid with SmartKey 96
Vehicle in an emergency 260
With KEYLESS-GO* 32
With the SmartKey 30


Index


Tools 358
Tow-away alarm 90


Arming 90
Disarming 90
Disarming for transport 90
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)


Installing 388


Towing the vehicle 385
Tracking services


For stolen vehicle 261


Traction 168, 421
Transmission fluid level 287
Tread depth (tires 297
Trip computer 158
Trip odometer


Resetting 132


Trunk


Closing the lid 105
Lamp 130
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 102


446


Index


Upgrade signals


Tele Aid* 259


Uphill driving


Cruise control 216


Upshifting 163
Useful features 245


Ashtrays 249
Cigarette lighter 250
Garage door opener 261
Heated steering wheel* 251
Tele Aid* 253
Telephone* 252


Vehicle


Individual settings 143, 145
Locking in an emergency 360
Lowering 378
Towing 385
Unlocking in an emergency 359


Vehicle care


Cup holder 309
Distronic* system sensor cover 307
Engine cleaning 306
Gear selector lever 309
Hard plastic trim items 309
Leather upholstery 310
Light alloy wheels 309
Ornamental moldings 306
Paintwork 305
Parktronic* system sensor 307
Plastic and rubber parts 310
Power washer 305
Seat belts 309
Steering wheel 309
Tar stains 305
Vehicle washing 306
Window cleaning 308
Wood trims 310


Vehicle level


Changing 232
Setting 232


Automatic 232
Manual 232


Vehicle level control system*


Airmatic DC* 230


Vehicle tool kit 358


Alignment bolt 358
Fuse extractor 358
Hex-socket wrench 358
Open-end wrench 358
Screwdriver 358
Spare fuses 358
Towing eye bolt 358
Universal pliers 358
Wheel wrench 358


Vehicle washing 306
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 421
Voice control system* 421


447


Index


Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and


warning


Warning sounds


Distance warning function* 226
Distronic* 220
Drivers seat belts 63
Parking brake 46


Warranty coverage 393
Washing the vehicle 304
Wear pattern (tires) 295
Weights 405
Wheel change 372


Tightening torque 378


Wheels


Rotating 295
Tires and wheels 291


Window curtain airbags 62
Windows see Side windows 201


448


Windshield


Defogging 183, 193
Refilling washer fluid 289
Replacing wiper blades 371
Washer fluid 289
Windshield washer fluid


Message in display 354
Refilling 289
Wiping with 48


Windshield wipers 47, 173


Winter driving instructions 275
Winter tires 297
Wiper blades 307
Installing 371
Removing 371
Replacing 371


Wiping


And washing simultaneously 48
Interval 48
With windshield washer fluid 48


Fast wiper speed 48
Intermittent wiping 48
Replacing wiper blades 370, 371
Single wipe 48
Switching on 47
Wiping with windshield washer


Wood trims


Cleaning 310


Xenon headlamps* Bi-Xenon* 417


fluid 48
Winter driving


Block heater* 298
Snow chains 298
Tires 297
Transmission program mode 168
Winter tires 297


Service and Literature


Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly.


For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.


If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We consider


this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.


For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.


Warning


To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.


If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.


We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Re-


printing, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.


Title illustration no. P00.01-2282-31


Press time 12/02/03


GSP/TIP


Printed in Germany


Order No. 6515 1109 13 Part No. 211 584 47 83 USA Edition B 2004


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