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Controls in detail Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Opening and closing the roller sunblinds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel The tilt/sliding panel and the front and rear roller sunblinds are opened and closed electrically. The switch for the tilt/sliding panel and the roller sunblinds is on the overhead control panel. An additional switch for the roller sunblinds is in the rear passenger compartment. The roller sunblinds only operate with the tilt/sliding panel closed. The front and rear roller sunblind cannot be operated individually. Roof panel switch Roller sunblinds switch, rear 1 Open roller sunblinds 2 Close roller sunblinds 1 Open roller sunblinds 2 Close roller sunblinds Switch on the ignition ( page 36). Opening and closing the roller sunblinds To open or close the roller sunblinds, move the roof panel/roller sunblinds switch to the resistance point in the required direction of arrow 1 or 2. Release the roof panel/roller sunblinds switch when the roller sunblinds have reached the desired position. 239

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Service and warranty information;Emission control system warranties	11
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for	12
Maintenance;Service see Maintenance<$nopage	13
Roadside Assistance;Emergency, In case of:Roadside Assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	13
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Symbols used in this operator’s manual	16
Operating safety	17
Vehicle:Modifications and alterations, Operating safety	17
Problems:With vehicle	18
Safety:Reporting defects;Reporting safety defects	19
Reporting safety defects	19
Vehicle data recording	20
Information regarding electronic recording devices	20
At a glance	22
Cockpit;Instruments and controls see Cockpit<$nopage	23
Instrument cluster;Instrument panel see Instrument cluster<$nopage	25
Multifunction steering wheel;Steering wheel:Buttons	27
Center console:Upper part	28
Upper part	28
Center console:Lower part	29
Overhead control panel	30
Storage compartments	31
Door control panel;Door handle	33
Getting started	34
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking;Vehicle:Locking/unlocking;Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey	35
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:Locking/unlocking;Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO	36
Starter switch:Positions;Key, SmartKey:Positions in starter switch;Starter switch	37
f. Control in details/Adjustment, seat steering wheel,mirrors	41
Seats	41
Steering wheel	43
Mirrors:Adjusting	46
Driving:Instructions	48
Seat belts:Fastening;Safety belts see Seat belts;Occupant safety:Fastening the seat belt;Occupant sa	48
Starting, Engine	51
Parking brake	54
Driving	54
Headlamps:Switch	55
Turn signals	56
Windshield wipers	57
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving	59
Parking;Parking:On hills;Parking:Over things that burn, Potential consequences;Vehicle:Locking/unloc	61
Parking brake	62
Switching off headlamps	63
Turning off engine	63
Releasing seat belts	64
Locking	64
Safety and Security	66
Occupant safety;Safety:Occupant;Passenger safety see Occupant safety<$nopage	67
Air bags;Occupant safety:Air bags	68
Seat belts	74
Active head restraints	78
Children in the vehicle;Occupant safety:Children in the vehicle;Infant and child restraint systems s	79
Rear door window:Blocking operation;Children in the vehicle:Blocking of rear window operation;Power	90
Panic alarm	92
Activating	92
Deactivating	92
Driving:Safety systems;Safety:Driving safety systems	93
Driving safety systems:ABS;ABS;Antilock Brake System see ABS<$nopage	93
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS	95
Driving safety systems:ESP®;ESP®;Electronic Stability Program see ESP®	95
Driving safety systems:Electrohydraulic brake system	98
ESP®:Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP®	101
Anti-theft systems	102
Immobilizer	102
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system;Alarm system see Anti-theft systems<$nopage	102
Tow-away alarm	104
Controls in detail	106
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking	107
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey<$nopage;Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking	107
KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO<$nopage;Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:Locking/unlock	112
Door:Opening from inside/outside;Inside door handle	120
Trunk:Opening	121
Trunk:Closing the lid	122
Trunk:Trunk lid emergency release;Emergency operations:Trunk lid, Releasing from inside	128
Trunk:Valet locking;Valet locking	129
Central locking:Automatic	130
Central locking:Locking/unlocking from inside;Central locking switch	130
Seats	132
Front seat active head restraints	132
Head restraints;Rear seat head restraints see Head restraints<$nopage;Front seat head restraints see	132
Lumbar support	134
Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour features;Seats:Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour features	135
Seats:Heater;Heated seats	136
Seats:Ventilation	137
Seats:Memory function;Memory function see Seats<$nopage	139
Positions (Memory function) see Seats<$nopage	140
Recalling positions from memory	140
Parking position:Exterior rear view mirrors	141
Lighting, Exterior and interior	142
Combination switch	146
Hazard warning flasher;Emergency, In case of:Hazard warning flasher	147
Passenger compartment:Interior lighting	148
Door:Entry lamps	149
Interior lighting in the rear	150
Trunk:Lamp	150
Instrument cluster	151
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness;Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster, Illumination	151
Coolant:Temperature indicator	152
Trip odometer	152
Tachometer	153
Control system;Vehicle:Control system, settings menu;Displays:Vehicle system settings, Control syste	154
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display;Multifunction display;Control system:Multifunction display;	154
Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation;Control system:Multifunction steering wheel;Multifunct	155
Control system menus;Multifunction display:Changing settings see Control system menus and Control sy	157
Control system menus:Standard display	160
Control system menus:AUDIO;AUDIO menu	160
Navigation system:See separate COMAND operating instructions;Control system menus:NAV*	162
Control system menus:Distronic;Distronic:Control system	162
Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory;Vehicle status message memory	163
Control system menus:Settings;Settings:Individual, Vehicle;Vehicle:Individual settings	164
Control system menus:Trip computer;Trip computer	179
Control system menus:TEL;Telephone:Operation;Telephone;Phone see Telephone<$nopage	181
Automatic transmission	184
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position;Gear selector lever:Position indicator	186
Driving tips	187
Gear range:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Gear ranges	189
Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Shift program mode select	190
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting;One-touch gearshifting	191
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting E55AMG:Automatic transmission	192
Manual shift program E55AMG	194
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	197
Good visibility	198
Headlamps:Cleaning system;Headlamp cleaning system	198
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors<$nopage	198
Sun visors	200
Rear window sunshade;Sunshade	201
Roller sunblind*	202
Rear window defroster;Defrosting, Rear	202
Climate control system:Dual-zone automatic climate control;Air conditioning system see Climate contr	203
Climate control system:Deactivating system	207
Climate control system:Automatic mode	207
Temperature:Interior temperature	208
Climate control system:Air distribution;Air distribution	209
Climate control system:Air volume;Air volume	210
Climate control system:Front defroster;Defrosting, Front	210
Climate control system:Air recirculation mode;Air recirculation mode	211
Air conditioning, Cooling;Climate control system:Air conditioning, Cooling	213
Climate control system:Control panel, Rear	214
Climate control system:4-zone automatic climate control	215
Climate control system:Deactivating system	220
Climate control system:Automatic mode	221
Temperature:Interior temperature	222
Climate control system:Air distribution;Air distribution	223
Climate control system:Air volume;Air volume	224
Climate control system:Front defroster;Defrosting, Front	224
Climate control system:Maximum cooling MAX COOL	225
Air recirculation mode;Climate control system:Air recirculation mode	225
Climate control system:Air conditioning, Cooling;Air conditioning, Cooling	228
Climate control system:Residual engine heat (REST)	229
Climate control system:Rear climate control;Climate control system:Control panel, Rear	230
Power windows;Windows see Power windows	232
Power windows:Operating;Side windows see Power windows<$nopage	232
Power windows:Synchronizing	234
Key, SmartKey:Opening and closing the windows;Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Opening and closing the	235
Convenience closing feature	236
Power tilt/sliding sunroof;Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof<$nopage	237
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Opening/closing	237
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Synchronizing	239
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*	240
Opening and closing the roller sunblinds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	240
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Opening/closing	241
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Synchronizing	243
Cruise control	244
Distronic*	248
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)*	260
f.At a glance/Pos.2/Parktronic switch	264
Loading	269
Roof rack;Vehicle loading:Roof rack	269
Ski sack;Vehicle loading:Ski sack	269
Rear bench seat, foldable;Seats, Rear bench seat;Vehicle loading:Split rear bench seat*	272
Cargo area see Trunk<$nopage;Trunk:Cargo area	274
Vehicle loading:Instructions;Loading see Vehicle loading<$nopage	275
Cargo tie-down rings;Securing cargo:Cargo tie-down rings;Tie-down rings, Trunk;Trunk:Tie-down rings;	276
Useful features	277
Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments<$nopage;Storage compartments:Parcel net in front pa	277
Cup holders;Can holder see Cup holders<$nopage;Beverage holder see Cup holders<$nopage	279
Ashtray	282
Cigarette lighter;Lighter see Cigarette lighter	283
Power outlet	284
Heated steering wheel*	284
Floormats	285
Telephone*	286
Tele Aid	287
Garage door opener*	294
Operation	302
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	303
Driving:Instructions	304
Fuel	304
Drinking and driving	304
Pedals	304
Power assistance	305
Brakes	305
Driving off	307
Parking;Parking:On hills;Parking:Over things that burn, Potential consequences	307
Tires:Driving instructions	308
Hydroplaning;Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning;Driving:Hydroplaning	308
Tires:Traction	309
Tires:Speed rating	309
Driving:In winter;Winter driving instructions	310
Standing water, Driving through;Driving:Through standing water;Deep water see Standing water<$nopage	311
Passenger compartment	312
Driving:Abroad;Traveling abroad	312
Radio transmitters	312
Catalytic converter	313
Oxidation catalyst	313
Emission control	314
Coolant:Temperature	315
Tanken	316
Fuel:Filling the tank;Fuel:Fuel filler flap and cap;Fuel tank:Filler flap;Refueling	316
Regular checks	318
Engine:Compartment;Engine compartment:Hood	320
Hood	320
Checking:Oil level;Engine oil:Consumption;Oil see Engine oil<$nopage	321
Transmission fluid level	325
Coolant:Checking coolant level;Engine coolant see Coolant<$nopage	326
Battery	327
Windshield washer fluid:Refilling	328
Tires:Retreads;Tires;Wheels, Tires and	329
Important guidelines	329
Tires:Care and maintenance	330
Direction of rotation (tires)	332
Loading the vehicle	332
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure <$nopage>;Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Tires:Air pressu	338
Tires:Inflation pressure;Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pressure<$nopage	340
MOExtended system*	344
Tire labeling	345
Load identification	349
TIN	350
Maximum tire load	351
Maximum tire pressure	352
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	352
Tire ply material	354
Tires:Terminology	354
Tires:Rotation;Tires:Wear pattern	357
Tires:Snow;Tires:Winter	359
Winter tires;Tires:Winter;Winter driving:Tires;Snow tires	359
Block heater* (Canada only);Winter driving:Block heater* (Canada only);Engine:Block heater* (Canada	360
Snow chains;Winter driving:Snow chains;Tires:Chains	360
Maintenance:Service indicator message	361
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator	363
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator	363
Vehicle:Care	365
Washing the vehicle;Vehicle:Washing	365
Practical hints	374
Practical hints	375
Instrument cluster:Lamps;Lamps, indicator and warning:Instrument cluster	375
Center console:PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp	385
First aid kit;Emergency, In case of:First aid kit	423
Spare wheel;Jack;Minispare wheel see Spare wheel<$nopage;Tires:Spare wheel;Wheel:Spare	423
Vehicle tool kit;Tools;Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit);Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit)	425
Vehicle jack	425
Emergency operations:Locking/unlocking the vehicle;Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency	427
Unlocking the vehicle	427
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency	428
Emergency operations:Fuel filler flap;Fuel filler flap:Opening in an emergency	429
Emergency operations:Gear selector lever, Unlocking;Gear selector lever:Unlocking in an emergency	429
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Emergency operations;Eme	430
Changing batteries	432
Batteries, SmartKey:Changing;Key, SmartKey:Changing batteries;Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:C	432
Batteries, SmartKey:Changing;Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Changing;Key, SmartKey with KEYLES	433
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