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Mercedes-Benz 2006 E 55 AMG Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2006 E 55 AMG Operator's Manual (521 pages)

E-Class Sedan

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 12.59 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

4
- Introduction
  
  10
  - Product Information
    10
  - Operator's Manual
    11
    
    Service and Warranty Information
    11
    
    Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
    12
    
    Change of Address or Ownership
    13
    
    Maintenance
    13
    
    Roadside Assistance
    13
    
    Operating Your Vehicle Outside the USA or Canada
    14
  - Where to Find It
    15
  - Symbols
    16
  - Operating Safety
    17
    
    Proper Use of the Vehicle
    17
  - Problems with Your Vehicle
    18
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    19
  - Vehicle Data Recording
    20
    
    Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
    20
- At a Glance
  
  22
  - Cockpit
    23
At a Glance

24
- Instrument Cluster
  25
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
  27
- Overhead Control Panel
  30
- Storage Compartments
  31
- Door Control Panel
  33
- Getting Started
  
  34
  - Unlocking
    35
    
    Unlocking with the Smartkey
    35
    
    Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO
    36
    
    Starter Switch
    37
    
    Starter Switch Positions
    37
  - Adjusting
    41
    
    Seats
    41
    
    Steering Wheel
    43
    
    Steering Wheel Adjustment
    44
    
    Mirrors
    46
  - Driving
    48
    
    Fastening the Seat Belts
    48
    
    Starting the Engine
    51
    
    Driving
    54
    
    Parking Brake
    54
    
    Parking Brake Pedal
    54
    
    Parking Brake Release
    54
    
    Switching on Headlamps
    55
    
    Combination Switch
    56
    
    High Beam
    56
    
    Turn Signals
    56
    
    Windshield Wipers
    57
    
    Problems While Driving
    59
  - Parking and Locking
    61
    
    Parking Brake
    62
    
    Switching off Headlamps
    63
    
    Turning off Engine
    63
    
    Locking
    64
    
    Releasing Seat Belts
    64
- Safety and Security
  
  66
  - Occupant Safety
    67
    
    Air Bags
    68
    
    Seat Belts
    74
    
    Active Head Restraints
    78
    
    Children in the Vehicle
    79
    
    Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation
    90
  - Panic Alarm
    92
    
    Activating
    92
    
    Deactivating
    92
  - Driving Safety Systems
    93
    
    Abs
    93
    
    Bas
    95
    
    Esp
    95
    
    Electrohydraulic Brake System
    98
    
    Four Wheel Electronic Traction System (4MATIC) with the ESP
    101
  - Anti-Theft Systems
    102
    
    Anti-Theft Alarm System
    102
    
    Immobilizer
    102
    
    Tow-Away Alarm
    104
- Controls in Detail
  
  106
  - Locking and Unlocking
    107
    
    Smartkey
    107
    
    Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    112
    
    Opening the Doors from the Inside
    120
    
    Opening the Trunk
    121
    
    Closing the Trunk
    122
    
    Trunk Emergency Release
    128
    
    Valet Locking
    129
    
    Automatic Central Locking
    130
    
    Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
    130
  - Seats
    132
    
    Front Seat Active Head Restraints
    132
    
    Rear Seat Head Restraints
    132
    
    Lumbar Support
    134
    
    Drive-Dynamic Seat* with Multicontour Features
    135
    
    Seat Heating
    136
    
    Seat Ventilation
    137
  - Memory Function
    139
    
    Recalling Positions from Memory
    140
    
    Storing Positions into Memory
    140
    
    Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
    141
  - Lighting
    142
    
    Exterior Lamp Switch
    142
    
    Combination Switch
    146
    
    Hazard Warning Flasher
    147
    
    Interior Lighting in the Front
    148
    
    Door Entry Lamps
    149
    
    Interior Lighting in the Rear
    150
    
    Trunk Lamp
    150
  - Instrument Cluster
    151
    
    Instrument Cluster Illumination
    151
    
    Coolant Temperature Indicator
    152
    
    Trip Odometer
    152
    
    Outside Temperature Indicator
    153
    
    Tachometer
    153
  - Control System
    154
    
    Multifunction Display
    154
    
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    155
    
    Menus
    157
    
    AUDIO Menu
    160
    
    Standard Display Menu
    160
    
    Distronic* Menu
    162
    
    NAV* Menu
    162
    
    Vehicle Status Message Memory Menu
    163
    
    Settings Menu
    164
Set Daytime Running Lamp Mode

171
- Setting Locator Lighting
  172
- Set Date (Year)
  
  173
  - Setting Ambient Lighting
    173
  - Setting Headlamps Delayed
    173
  - Move the Selection Marker with
    173
  - Lighting
    173
  - Press Button J or K Repeatedly
    173
  - The Selection Marker Is on the Current
    173
  - Setting Interior Lighting Delayed
    174
    
    Trip Computer Menu
    179
    
    TEL Menu
    181
  - Automatic Transmission
    184
    
    Gear Selector Lever Position
    186
    
    Driving Tips
    187
    
    Gear Ranges
    189
    
    Automatic Shift Program
    190
    
    Gear Selector Lever One-Touch Gearshifting
    191
    
    One-Touch Gearshifting E 55 AMG
    192
    
    Steering Wheel Gearshift
    192
    
    Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
    192
    
    Manual Shift Program E 55 AMG
    194
    
    Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode)
    197
  - Good Visibility
    198
    
    Headlamp Cleaning System
    198
    
    Headlamp Washer Button
    198
    
    Rear View Mirrors
    198
    
    Sun Visors
    200
    
    Rear Window Sunshade
    201
    
    Rear Window Defroster
    202
    
    Roller Sunblind* in the Rear Doors
    202
  - Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control (USA Only)
    203
    
    Deactivating the Climate Control System
    207
    
    Operating the Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    207
    
    Setting the Temperature
    208
    
    Adjusting Air Distribution
    209
    
    Adjusting Air Volume
    210
    
    Front Defroster
    210
    
    Air Recirculation Mode
    211
    
    Air Conditioning
    213
    
    Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Vents
    214
  - 4-Zone Automatic Climate Control
    215
    
    Deactivating the Climate Control System
    220
    
    Operating the Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    221
    
    Setting the Temperature
    222
    
    Adjusting Air Distribution
    223
    
    Adjusting Air Volume
    224
    
    Front Defroster
    224
    
    Air Recirculation Mode
    225
    
    Maximum Cooling MAX COOL
    225
    
    Air Conditioning
    228
    
    Residual Heat and Ventilation (Canada Only)
    229
    
    Rear Climate Control
    230
  - Power Windows
    232
    
    Opening and Closing the Windows
    232
    
    Synchronizing Power Windows
    234
    
    Summer Opening Feature
    235
    
    Convenience Closing Feature
    236
  - Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
    237
    
    Opening and Closing the Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
    237
    
    Synchronizing the Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
    239
  - Panorama Roof with Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
    240
    
    Opening and Closing the Roller Sunblinds for the Panorama Roof with Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
    240
    
    Opening and Closing the Panorama Roof with Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
    241
    
    Synchronizing the Panorama Roof with Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
    243
  - Driving Systems
    244
    
    Cruise Control
    244
    
    Distronic
    248
    
    Airmatic DC (Dual Control)
    260
    
    Front Parktronic* Warning
    264
    
    Parktronic System (Parking Assist)
    264
  - Loading
    269
    
    Roof Rack
    269
    
    Ski Sack
    269
    
    Split Rear Bench Seat
    272
    
    Expanding the Cargo Area
    274
    
    Loading Instructions
    275
    
    Cargo Tie-Down Rings
    276
  - Useful Features
    277
    
    Glove Box
    277
    
    Glove Box Lid Release, Glove
    277
    
    Mobile Phone/Glasses Box
    277
    
    Storage Compartments
    277
    
    Cup Holders
    279
    
    Ashtrays
    282
    
    Cigarette Lighter
    283
    
    Heated Steering Wheel
    284
    
    Power Outlet
    284
    
    Floormats
    285
    
    Telephone
    286
    
    Tele Aid
    287
    
    Garage Door Opener
    294
- Operation
  
  302
  - The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
    303
  - Driving Instructions
    304
    
    Drinking and Driving
    304
    
    Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
    304
    
    Pedals
    304
    
    Brakes
    305
    
    Power Assistance
    305
    
    Driving off
    307
    
    Parking
    307
    
    Hydroplaning
    308
    
    Tires
    308
    
    Tire Speed Rating
    309
    
    Tire Traction
    309
    
    Winter Driving Instructions
    310
    
    Standing Water
    311
    
    Control and Operation of Radio Transmitter
    312
    
    Driving Abroad
    312
    
    Passenger Compartment
    312
    
    Catalytic Converter (Gasoline Engine)
    313
    
    Oxidation Catalyst (Diesel Engine)
    313
    
    Emission Control
    314
    
    Coolant Temperature
    315
  - At the Gas Station
    316
    
    Refueling
    316
    
    Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
    318
  - Engine Compartment
    320
    
    Hood
    320
    
    Hood Lock Release
    320
    
    Engine Oil
    321
    
    Transmission Fluid Level
    325
    
    Coolant Level
    326
    
    Batteries
    327
    
    Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    328
  - Tires and Wheels
    329
    
    Important Guidelines
    329
    
    Tire Care and Maintenance
    330
    
    Direction of Rotation
    332
    
    Loading the Vehicle
    332
    
    Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
    338
    
    Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    340
    
    Moextended System
    344
    
    Tire Labeling
    345
    
    Load Identification
    349
    
    (Tin)
    350
    
    DOT, Tire Identification Number
    350
    
    Maximum Tire Load
    351
    
    Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
    352
    
    Standards (U.S. Vehicles)
    352
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
    352
    
    Tire and Loading Terminology
    354
    
    Tire Ply Material
    354
    
    Rotating Tires
    357
  - Winter Driving
    359
    
    Winter Tires
    359
    
    Block Heater* (Canada Only)
    360
    
    Snow Chains
    360
  - Maintenance
    361
    
    Maintenance Service Indicator Message
    361
    
    Calling up the Maintenance Service Indicator Display
    363
    
    Resetting the Maintenance
    363
    
    Service Indicator
    363
  - Vehicle Care
    365
    
    Cleaning and Care of Vehicle
    365
- Practical Hints
  
  374
  - What to Do if
    375
    
    Lamps in Instrument Cluster
    375
    
    Lamp in Center Console
    385
    
    Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
    387
  - Where will I Find
    423
    
    First Aid Kit
    423
    
    Spare Wheel
    423
    
    Luggage Box
    424
    
    Vehicle Jack
    425
    
    Vehicle Tool Kit
    425
  - Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
    427
    
    Unlocking the Vehicle
    427
    
    Locking the Vehicle
    428
    
    Fuel Filler Flap Emergency Release
    429
    
    Manually Unlocking the Gear Selector Lever
    429
  - Opening/Closing in an Emergency
    430
    
    Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof* or Panorama Roof with Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
    430
  - Resetting Activated Head Restraints
    431
  - Replacing Smartkey Batteries
    432
    
    Smartkey
    432
    
    Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    433
  - Replacing Bulbs
    434
    
    Bulbs
    434
    
    Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
    437
    
    Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
    439
  - Replacing Wiper Blades
    440
    
    Removing Wiper Blades
    440
    
    Installing Wiper Blades
    441
  - Flat Tire
    442
    
    Mounting the Spare Wheel
    442
    
    Preparing the Vehicle
    442
    
    Moextended System
    449
  - Bleeding the Fuel System
    450
  - (Diesel Engine Only)
    450
  - Batteries
    451
    
    Disconnecting the Battery
    452
    
    Charging and Reinstalling the Battery
    453
    
    Removing the Battery
    453
    
    Reconnecting the Battery
    454
  - Jump Starting
    455
  - Towing the Vehicle
    458
    
    Installing Towing Eye Bolt
    461
  - Fuses
    462
    
    Aids for Replacing Fuses
    462
    
    Main Fuse Box in Passenger
    462
    
    Compartment
    463
    
    Fuse Box in Trunk
    463
- Technical Data
  
  466
  - Parts Service
    467
  - Warranty Coverage
    468
    
    Information Booklet
    468
    
    Loss of Service and Warranty
    468
  - Identification Labels
    469
  - Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
    470
    
    E 350/E 350 4Matic
    470
    
    E 500/E 500 4Matic
    470
    
    E 320 CDI
    471
    
    E 55 Amg
    471
  - Engine
    472
  - Rims and Tires
    474
    
    Same Size Tires
    476
    
    Mixed Size Tires
    479
    
    Moextended Tires
    480
    
    Spare Wheel
    481
  - Electrical System
    482
  - Main Dimensions and Weights
    483
    
    Main Dimensions
    483
    
    Weights
    484
  - Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
    485
    
    Capacities
    485
    
    Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    488
    
    Brake Fluid
    488
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    488
    
    Engine Oils
    488
    
    Gasoline Additives (Gasoline Engine)
    489
    
    Premium Unleaded Gasoline (Gasoline Engine)
    489
    
    Fuel Requirements
    490
    
    Coolants
    491
    
    Windshield and Headlamp Washer System
    493
- Technical Terms
  
  494
- Index
  
  502

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