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Mercedes-Benz E500 2009 Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz E500 2009 Operator's Manual (408 pages)

2009 E-Class

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 19 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

4
- Index
  
  5
- Introduction
  
  21
- Product Information
  
  21
  - Vehicle Equipment
    21
- Service and Warranty Information
  
  22
- Roadside Assistance
  
  23
  - Maintenance
    23
    
    Engine
    24
    
    Operating Safety
    24
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  25
- Vehicle Data Recording
  
  26
  - Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
    26
At a Glance

27
- Exterior View
  28
  - Exterior View
    29
  - Cockpit
    30
- Horn
  
  31
  - Instrument Cluster
    32
  - Indicator Lamp
    33
- Turn Signals
  
  33
  - Indicator Lamps
    33
    
    Antilock Brake
    33
    
    Distance Warning
    33
    
    Engine
    33
  - Storage Compartments
    34
  - Storage Compartments
    35
  - Telephone
    37
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    37
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    38
  - Center Console
    39
  - Lower Part
    41
  - Hands-Free Microphone
    42
  - Overhead Control Panel
    42
- Low-Beam Headlamps
  
  33
- Door Handles
  
  43
  - Door Control Panel
    43
Safety and Security

45
- Occupant Safety
  46
- Vehicle Equipment
  46
- Air Bag Deployment
  47
- Air Bags
  47
- Children
  47
- Safety Guidelines
  49
  - Front Passenger Front Air Bag
    50
  - Side Impact
    51
- Side Impact Air Bags
  
  51
  - Window Curtain
    52
- Window Curtain Air Bags
  
  52
  - Occupant Classification System
    52
- Front Air Bag
  
  55
- Self-Test
  
  56
  - Safety Notes
    57
  - Proper Use of
    57
- Seat Belts
  
  57
  - Seat Belt Outlet
    59
  - Fastening the Seat Belts
    59
  - Height Adjustment
    59
- Practical Hints
  
  60
- Pre-Safe
  
  61
  - Automatic Comfort-Fit Feature
    61
  - Active Head Restraints
    62
    
    Correct Driver Seat Adjustment
    63
    
    Safety Notes
    64
  - Children in the Vehicle
    64
  - Infant and Child Restraint Systems
    65
- Top Tether
  
  66
  - Child Seat Anchors – LATCH-Type
    70
  - Panic Alarm
    72
  - Driving Safety Systems
    72
  - Warning Lamp
    73
  - Adaptive Brake
    74
- Ets/4-Ets
  
  75
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    78
- Immobilizer
  
  78
  - Anti-Theft Systems
    78
Table of Contents

81
- Remote Control
  
  82
  - Vehicle Equipment
    82
  - Locking and Unlocking
    82
  - Battery Check Lamp
    83
    
    Factory Setting
    83
    
    Checking Smartkey Batteries
    86
    
    Selective Setting
    86
- Automatic Central Locking
  
  87
  - Opening
    88
  - Closing
    91
  - Trunk Lid Emergency Release
    94
  - Valet Locking
    95
  - Starter Switch Positions
    96
- Head Restraints
  
  97
  - Adjusting
    97
  - Seats
    97
  - Seats
    98
  - Folding Back
    99
- Lumbar Support
  
  100
  - Multicontour Seat
    103
  - Seat Ventilation
    103
  - Heating
    104
  - Third-Row
    104
  - Third-Row Seats
    104
  - Removing and Installing
    105
- Seat Cushions
  
  105
  - Adjusting
    107
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    107
    
    Steering Wheel Adjustment
    107
    
    Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
    108
    
    Indicator Lamp 31
    108
- Heated Steering Wheel
  
  108
  - Heating
    108
  - Exterior Rear View Mirrors
    109
  - Interior Rear View Mirror
    109
    
    Mirrors
    109
    
    Activating Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
    110
  - Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors
    110
  - Positions
    110
- Parking Position
  
  110
  - Parking Position
    111
  - Positions
    111
  - Exterior Rear View Mirrors
    111
  - Memory Function
    111
  - Storing Positions into Memory
    111
  - Active Bi-Xenon Headlamps
    112
  - Lighting
    112
  - Low-Beam Headlamps
    113
  - Automatic Headlamp Mode
    113
  - Exterior Lamp Switch
    113
  - Switching on
    113
    
    Daytime Running Lamp Mode
    114
    
    High-Beam Headlamps
    115
  - Fog Lamps
    115
  - Turn Signals
    116
- Headlamp Cleaning System
  
  116
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  
  116
  - High-Beam Flasher
    116
- Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps
  
  117
  - Switching off
    117
- Front
  
  118
  - Front Reading Lamps
    118
- Rear
  
  118
  - Interior
    118
    
    Ambient Lighting
    118
    
    Manual Control
    118
  - Rear Reading Lamps
    119
  - Rain Sensor
    120
  - Wipers
    120
  - Intermittent Wiping
    120
- Rear Window Wiper/Washer
  
  121
  - Wiping
    121
    
    Problems with Wipers
    121
    
    Operation
    122
  - Power Windows
    122
  - Synchronizing Door Windows
    124
- Starting
  
  126
  - Safety Notes
    126
- Starting the Engine
  
  126
  - Driving and Parking
    126
  - Automatic Transmission
    126
- Preglow Indicator Lamp
  
  127
  - Starting Difficulties
    127
- Driving off
  
  128
- Accidents
  
  129
  - Problems While Driving
    129
  - Problems
    129
  - Parking Brake
    130
  - Turning off
    131
- Turning off the Engine
  
  131
  - Gearshift Pattern
    132
  - Gear Selector Lever
    132
  - Automatic Transmission
    132
  - Transmission Position Indicator
    133
  - Shifting Procedure
    133
- Transmission Positions
  
  133
- Kickdown
  
  134
- Transmission
  
  134
  - Gear Range Indicator
    135
  - Gear Ranges
    135
  - Automatic Shift Program
    135
  - Program Mode Indicator
    136
  - Limiting
    136
- Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
  
  136
  - Shifting into Optimal
    137
  - Manual Shift Program
    137
- One-Touch Gearshifting
  
  136
- Emergency Operation (Limp-Home Mode)
  
  139
  - Coolant
    140
  - Adjusting the Instrument Cluster Illumination
    140
    
    Instrument Cluster
    140
    
    Control System
    141
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
  
  142
  - Buttons
    142
  - Multifunction Display
    143
- Odometer
  
  143
- Control System Menus
  
  144
  - Outside Temperature
    145
  - Standard Display
    145
- Digital Speedometer
  
  145
- AMG Menu
  
  146
- Racetimer
  
  147
- Audio/DVD Menu
  
  148
  - Overall Analysis
    148
  - Selecting Radio Station
    149
  - Distronic Menu
    150
- Control System
  
  150
  - Navigation
    150
- Vehicle Status Message Memory
  
  150
  - Menu
    151
  - Resetting to Factory Settings
    151
  - Individual Settings
    151
  - Instrument Cluster Submenu
    153
  - Speedometer
    153
    
    Time/Date Submenu
    154
- Navigation Menu
  
  150
- Outside Temperature
  
  154
  - Lighting Submenu
    155
  - Date
    155
  - Exterior Lamps
    156
  - Delayed Shut-Off
    156
    
    Automatic Central Locking
    157
    
    Vehicle
    157
- Interior Lighting
  
  157
  - Delayed Shut-Off
    157
    
    Convenience
    158
  - Trip Computer
    158
  - Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
    158
- Trip Computer Menu
  
  158
  - Fuel Consumption Statistics
    159
  - Menu
    160
- Telephone
  
  160
  - Phone Book
    161
  - Redialing
    161
- Operation
  
  162
  - Cruise Control
    162
  - Driving Systems
    162
  - Driving Systems
    163
    
    Activating Cruise Control
    163
    
    Distronic
    164
    
    Last Stored Speed
    164
- Distronic
  
  166
  - Distronic
    167
  - Menu
    167
  - Distronic
    169
  - Resume Function
    170
  - With Distronic
    171
  - Introduction
    173
- Adaptive Damping System
  
  173
  - AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control)
    173
    
    Distance Warning Function
    173
- Vehicle Level Control
  
  174
  - All-Wheel Drive (4MATIC)
    176
  - System Sensors
    177
  - Parktronic System
    177
  - Minimum Distance
    178
  - Range
    178
    
    Warning Indicators
    178
    
    Parktronic System
    180
  - Malfunctions
    180
  - Overview
    181
  - Climate Control System
    181
    
    Front Defroster
    182
    
    Air Distribution
    183
  - Zone Automatic Climate Control
    184
  - Interior Temperature
    186
  - Automatic Mode
    188
- Setting Temperature
  
  188
  - Adjusting Air Distribution
    191
  - Front Defroster
    192
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    192
- Windshield
  
  192
  - Maximum Cooling MAX COOL
    193
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    194
    
    Rear Window Defroster
    195
    
    Operation
    196
    
    Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
    196
    
    Synchronizing
    198
- Roller Sunblinds
  
  199
  - Sliding Panel
    199
  - Panorama Roof with Power Tilt/Sliding Panel (Sedan)
    199
  - Synchronizing
    201
- Sliding Panel (Sedan)
  
  202
  - Loading Instructions
    202
  - Loading and Storing
    202
  - Load Distribution
    202
  - Roof Rack
    203
- Parcel Net
  
  206
  - Cargo Tie-Down Rings
    206
  - Trunk/Cargo Compartment
    206
- Cargo Management System
  
  212
  - Mounting Elements
    212
  - Belt Reels
    213
  - Cargo Tie-Down Rings
    213
  - Telescoping Rod
    214
  - Storage Box
    214
  - Cover
    215
- Twin Roller Blind
  
  215
- Glove Box
  
  219
  - Storage Compartments
    219
- Cup Holders
  
  221
  - Useful Features
    221
  - Roller Sunblinds
    223
- Sun Visors
  
  223
  - Vanity Mirror
    223
- Ashtrays
  
  224
  - With Vehicle
    224
- Cigarette Lighter
  
  225
  - Tele Aid
    226
- Power Outlets
  
  226
  - Emergency Calls
    227
  - System Self-Test
    227
- Tele Aid
  
  227
  - Manually
    228
  - Roadside Assistance Button
    228
  - SOS Button
    228
  - Information Button
    229
  - Call Priority
    230
  - Search and Send
    231
  - Remote Door Unlock
    232
- Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services
  
  233
  - Programming Tips
    236
- Floormats
  
  237
Operation

239
- Break-In Period
  
  240
  - Vehicle Equipment
    240
  - The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
    240
- Refueling
  
  241
  - At the Gas Station
    241
  - Locking/Unlocking the Vehicle
    242
    
    Fuel Filler Flap
    242
    
    Engine Compartment
    243
    
    Hood
    243
    
    Spark Plugs
    244
  - Consumption
    245
  - Oil Dipstick
    245
  - Adding
    246
    
    Transmission Fluid Level
    247
    
    Retreads
    249
    
    Tires and Wheels
    249
    
    Care and Maintenance
    250
  - Service Life
    250
    
    Inspection
    250
- Placard
  
  251
  - Cleaning Tires
    251
  - Direction of Rotation, Spinning
    251
  - Information Placard
    251
  - Tires and Wheels
    251
- Storing Tires
  
  251
- Seating Capacity
  
  252
  - Load Limit
    253
  - Certification Label
    254
  - Important Notes on
    256
  - Pressure
    256
    
    Inflation Pressure
    256
    
    Potential Problems Associated with Underinflated and Overinflated Tires
    256
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    257
  - Checking
    257
  - Run Flat Indicator
    258
- Regular Checks
  
  258
  - Run Flat Indicator
    259
- Tire Labeling
  
  263
  - Load Identification
    266
  - Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
    268
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
    269
- Curb Weight
  
  271
- GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
  
  271
- Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
  
  271
- Tire and Loading Terminology
  
  271
  - Inflation Pressure
    272
- GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
  
  271
- Production Options Weight
  
  272
- Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
  
  272
- Tire Identification Number
  
  272
  - Ply Composition and Material Used
    273
  - Vehicle Maximum Load on
    273
- TIN (Tire Identification Number)
  
  272
- Normal Occupant Weight
  
  272
- Tread
  
  273
  - Winter Tires
    274
- Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
  
  273
- Used
  
  273
- Tire Load Rating
  
  273
  - Rotation
    273
- Traction
  
  273
- Wear Pattern
  
  274
  - Winter Driving
    274
  - Snow Chains
    275
  - Winter Driving Instructions
    275
  - Driving Instructions
    276
  - Brakes
    277
- Pedals
  
  277
  - Messages in the Multifunction
    279
  - Driving off
    279
- Power Assistance
  
  277
- Drinking and Driving
  
  277
- High-Performance Brake System
  
  279
  - Through Standing Water
    280
  - Abroad
    280
- Radio Transmitters
  
  280
  - Emission Control
    281
  - Maintenance Service Indicator
    282
  - Service Indicator Message
    282
- Hydroplaning
  
  280
- Maintenance System
  
  282
  - Maintenance
    282
  - Calling up the Maintenance Service Indicator Display
    283
  - Clearing
    283
  - Service Term Exceeded
    283
  - Resetting the Maintenance Service Indicator
    283
  - Vehicle Care
    284
- Power Washer
  
  285
- Tar Stains
  
  285
  - Cleaning
    286
- Washing the Vehicle
  
  286
  - Vehicle Washing
    286
  - Ornamental Moldings
    286
  - Sensor Cover
    287
  - Cleaning
    287
- Windows, Cleaning
  
  287
  - Cleaning
    288
  - Operation
    288
    
    Cleaning
    289
    
    Cleaning
    290
Practical Hints/Messages in the Multifunction

291
- Messages in the Multifunction
  291
- Practical Hints
  291
- Vehicle Tool Kit
  
  292
  - Vehicle Equipment
    292
  - Where will I Find
    292
- Practical Hints
  
  292
- Collapsible Wheel Chock
  
  292
- First Aid Kit
  
  292
- Electric Air Pump
  
  294
- Jack
  
  294
  - Changing
    294
- Luggage Box
  
  296
  - Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
    297
    
    Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
    298
  - Text Messages
    299
    
    Safety Systems
    299
    
    Display
    300
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    300
    
    Pre-Safe
    300
    
    Air Bags
    301
    
    Display
    301
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    301
- Front Passenger Front Air Bag
  
  301
  - Cruise Control Inoperative
    306
  - Display
    306
  - Distronic
    306
    
    Automatic Transmission
    309
    
    Display
    309
    
    Gear Selector Lever
    309
  - Tpms
    310
  - Display
    314
- Parking Brake
  
  314
  - Display
    315
  - Brake Fluid
    315
    
    Display
    316
    
    Tele Aid
    316
  - Messages in the Multifunction
    316
    
    Driving Systems
    316
    
    Display
    317
  - Hood
    317
  - Symbol Messages
    314
    
    Brake Pads
    314
- Trunk
  
  317
  - Messages in the Multifunction
    317
  - Backrests
    318
  - Doors
    318
  - Messages in the Multifunction
    318
- Tailgate
  
  317
- Smartkey
  
  318
  - Display
    318
  - Display
    319
  - Messages in the Multifunction
    319
- Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
  
  318
- Washer Fluid
  
  319
  - Messages in the Multifunction
    320
  - Engine Service
    320
  - Display
    320
    
    Alternator
    324
    
    Battery
    324
  - Display
    324
    
    Engine Oil
    324
    
    Air Filter
    325
    
    Display
    325
    
    Messages in the Multifunction
    325
- Reserve Fuel
  
  325
- High-Mounted Brake Lamp
  
  326
  - Display
    326
  - Reverse Lamp
    326
  - Clean Fuel Filter
    326
  - License Plate Lamps
    327
  - High-Beam Lamps
    327
  - Parking Lamps
    327
- Side Marker Lamps
  
  327
  - Display
    327
    
    Display
    328
    
    Tail Lamps
    328
  - Light Sensor
    328
  - Low-Beam Lamps
    328
  - Rear
    328
    
    Display
    329
    
    Turn Signals
    329
  - Lamps
    329
- Lamps
  
  332
  - What to Do if
    332
  - Indicator Lamp
    333
- Multifunction Display
  
  332
  - Instrument Cluster
    332
- Warning Lamp
  
  333
  - Brakes
    333
  - Canada Only)
    333
  - Seat Belt Telltale
    335
    
    Coolant
    341
    
    Warning Lamp
    341
  - Malfunction Telltale
    342
- Mechanical Key
  
  345
  - Unlocking/Locking Manually
    345
    
    Unlocking the Vehicle
    345
    
    Manually
    346
  - Resetting Activated Head Restraints
    347
  - Replacing Smartkey Batteries
    348
    
    Replacing Batteries
    349
    
    Front
    350
- Key, Mechanical
  
  345
- Tail Lamps
  
  350
  - Replacing Bulbs
    350
  - High-Mounted Brake Lamp
    351
- Halogen
  
  351
  - Replacing Wiper Blades
    354
    
    Preparing the Vehicle
    357
- Tirefit
  
  357
  - Flat Tire
    357
  - Cargo Compartment
    358
  - Mounting the Spare Wheel
    362
  - Lifting the Vehicle
    362
  - Removing
    364
  - Lowering the Vehicle
    367
  - Tightening Torque
    367
- Spare Wheel
  
  357
- Wheels
  
  367
  - Bleeding the Fuel System (Diesel Engine Only)
    368
- Engine Only)
  
  369
  - Battery
    369
  - Charging
    370
    
    Tow-Start
    371
  - Jump Starting
    371
- Towing Eye Bolt
  
  374
  - Fuses
    377
    
    Fuse Box in Cargo Compartment
    378
  - Technical Data
    379
    
    Parts Service
    380
    
    Vehicle Equipment
    380
    
    Warranty Coverage
    380
- Tow-Start
  
  374
  - Towing the Vehicle
    374
- Paintwork Code
  
  381
  - Identification Labels
    381
  - Information Label
    382
    
    Emission Control Information
    382
- Certification Label
  
  381
  - Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
    381
- Number
  
  382
  - Technical Data
    383
  - Engine
    383
  - Maximum Engine Speed
    385
- Winter Tires
  
  386
  - Rims and Tires
    386
  - Spare Wheel
    391
  - Technical Data
    392
  - Alternator
    392
  - Electrical System
    392
  - Main Dimensions
    393
  - Weights
    395
  - Engine Oil
    396
- Lubricants
  
  396
  - Capacities
    396
  - Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
    396
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    397
  - Brake Fluid
    398
  - Power Steering Fluid
    398
  - Capacity
    398
  - Coolant
    398
    
    Filter
    399
- System
  
  399
  - Engine Oil
    400
  - Coolant
    400
- Lubricant
  
  400
  - Additives
    400
  - Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    400
  - Premium Unleaded Gasoline
    400
  - Engine Oil Additives
    400
  - Coolant
    401
  - Requirements
    401
  - Fuel Requirements
    401
  - Additives
    402
  - Engine Coolant
    402
- Gasoline
  
  402
  - Gasoline Additives
    402
    
    Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
    403
  - Mixing Ratio
    404
- Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
  
  404
  - Service and Literature
    407

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