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Controls in detail Automatic transmission Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. The selected program mode appears in the multifunction display. Program mode selector switch (E 63 AMG only) M Manual C Comfort S Sport For manual gear shifting ( page 194) For standard driving For sporty driving 1 Current program mode ! Never change the program mode when the gear selector lever is out of park position P. This could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be prepared. Program mode selector switch C Comfort S Sport For comfort driving For standard driving i The last selected program mode (C or S) is switched on when the engine is restarted. 190

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<$nopage	13
Roadside Assistance;Emergency, In case of:Roadside Assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	13
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Symbols used in this operator’s manual	16
Operating safety	17
Vehicle:Modifications and alterations, Operating safety	17
Problems:With vehicle	18
Safety:Reporting defects;Reporting safety defects	19
Reporting safety defects	19
Vehicle data recording	20
Information regarding electronic recording devices	20
At a glance	22
Exterior view	23
Cockpit;Instruments and controls see Cockpit<$nopage	25
Instrument cluster;Instrument panel see Instrument cluster<$nopage	27
Multifunction steering wheel;Steering wheel:Buttons	29
Center console:Upper part	30
Upper part	30
Center console:Lower part	31
Overhead control panel	32
Storage compartments	33
Door control panel;Door handle	35
Getting started	36
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking;Vehicle:Locking/unlocking;Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey	37
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:Locking/unlocking;Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO	38
Starter switch:Positions;Key, SmartKey:Positions in starter switch;Starter switch	38
f. Control in details/Adjustment, seat steering wheel,mirrors	42
Seats	42
Steering wheel	46
Mirrors:Adjusting	48
Driving:Instructions	50
Seat belts:Fastening;Safety belts see Seat belts;Occupant safety:Fastening the seat belt;Occupant sa	50
Starting, Engine	53
Parking brake	56
Driving	56
Headlamps:Switch	57
Turn signals	58
Windshield wipers	59
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving	61
Parking;Parking:On hills;Parking:Over things that burn, Potential consequences;Vehicle:Locking/unloc	62
Parking brake	63
Switching off headlamps	64
Turning off engine	64
Releasing seat belts	65
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking;Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Locking/unlocking	65
Safety and Security	68
Occupant safety;Safety:Occupant;Passenger safety see Occupant safety<$nopage	69
Air bags;Occupant safety:Air bags	71
OCS;Occupant safety:OCS;Occupant Classification System see OCS<$nopage	76
BabySmart<V_Superscript>TM<Default Para Font>:Air bag deactivation system	82
Seat belts	83
Active head restraints	88
Children in the vehicle;Occupant safety:Children in the vehicle;Infant and child restraint systems s	89
Rear door window:Blocking operation;Children in the vehicle:Blocking of rear window operation;Power	96
Panic alarm	97
Activating	97
Deactivating	97
Driving:Safety systems;Safety:Driving safety systems	98
Driving safety systems:ABS;ABS;Antilock Brake System see ABS<$nopage	98
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS	100
EBP;Driving safety systems:EBP	101
Driving safety systems:ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>;ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>	101
ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font>:Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP<V_Superscript>	106
Anti-theft systems	107
Immobilizer	107
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system;Alarm system see Anti-theft systems<$nopage	107
Controls in detail	110
Key, SmartKey:Locking/unlocking;Vehicle:Locking/unlocking	111
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey	111
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO;Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:Locking/	114
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:Checking battery condition;Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:Chec	120
Key, SmartKey:Loss of;Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Loss of	120
Door:Opening from inside/outside;Inside door handle	120
Trunk:Opening;Key, SmartKey:Opening, Trunk;Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Opening, Trunk	121
Trunk:Closing the lid	123
Trunk:Trunk lid emergency release;Emergency operations:Trunk lid, Releasing from inside	126
Trunk:Valet locking;Valet locking;Key, Mechanical:Valet locking	127
Central locking:Automatic	128
Central locking:Locking/unlocking from inside;Central locking switch	128
Seats	130
Front seat active head restraints	130
Head restraints;Rear seat head restraints see Head restraints<$nopage	130
Lumbar support	132
Multicontour seat;Seats:Multicontour seat	132
Seats:Heater;Heated seats	133
Seats:Ventilation*	134
Seats:Memory function;Memory function see Seats<$nopage	135
Positions (Memory function) see Seats<$nopage	136
Recalling positions from memory	136
Parking position:Exterior rear view mirrors	137
Lighting, Exterior and interior;Exterior lamp switch	138
Combination switch	142
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*	143
Hazard warning flasher;Emergency, In case of:Hazard warning flasher	145
Passenger compartment:Interior lighting	146
Interior lighting in the rear	147
Door:Entry lamps	148
Trunk:Lamp	148
Instrument cluster	149
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness;Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster, Illumination	149
Coolant:Temperature indicator;Temperature:Coolant	150
Trip odometer	150
Tachometer	150
Control system;Vehicle:Control system, settings menu;Displays:Vehicle system settings, Control syste	152
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display;Multifunction display;Control system:Multifunction display;	152
Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation;Control system:Multifunction steering wheel;Multifunct	153
Control system menus;Multifunction display:Changing settings see Control system menus and Control sy	155
Control system menus:Standard display	158
Control system menus:AMG;AMG menu	158
Control system menus:AUDIO;AUDIO menu	162
Navigation system:See separate COMAND operating instructions;Control system menus:NAV;NAV menu	164
Control system menus:Distronic;Distronic:Control system	164
Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory;Vehicle status message memory	165
Control system menus:Settings;Settings:Individual, Vehicle;Vehicle:Individual settings	167
Control system menus:Trip computer;Trip computer	180
Control system menus:TEL;Telephone:Operation;Telephone;Phone see Telephone<$nopage	182
Transmission see Automatic transmission <$nopage>	185
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever	185
Gear selector lever:Position	186
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever positions	187
Driving tips	189
Gear range:Automatic transmission	190
Automatic transmission:Automatic shift program	191
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting:Automatic transmission	192
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting*:Automatic transmission	193
Manual shift program E63AMG	195
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	198
Good visibility	199
Headlamps:Cleaning system;Headlamp cleaning system	199
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors<$nopage	199
Sun visors	202
Rear window sunshade;Sunshade	203
Roller sunblind*	203
Rear window defroster;Defrosting, Rear	204
Climate control system:Dual-zone automatic climate control;Air conditioning system see Climate contr	205
Climate control system:Deactivating system	210
Climate control system:Automatic mode	210
Temperature:Interior temperature	211
Climate control system:Air distribution;Air distribution	212
Climate control system:Air volume;Air volume	213
Climate control system:Front defroster;Defrosting, Front	213
Climate control system:Maximum cooling MAX COOL	215
Climate control system:Air recirculation mode;Air recirculation mode	215
Air conditioning, Cooling;Climate control system:Air conditioning, Cooling	218
Climate control system:Residual engine heat (REST)	219
Climate control system:Control panel, Rear	220
Climate control system:4-zone automatic climate control;HVAC see Climate control system <$nopage>	221
Climate control system:Deactivating system	226
Climate control system:Automatic mode	227
Temperature:Interior temperature	228
Climate control system:Air distribution;Air distribution	229
Climate control system:Air volume;Air volume	230
Climate control system:Front defroster;Defrosting, Front	230
Climate control system:Maximum cooling MAX COOL	231
Air recirculation mode;Climate control system:Air recirculation mode	232
Climate control system:Air conditioning, Cooling;Air conditioning, Cooling	234
Climate control system:Residual engine heat (REST)	235
Climate control system:Rear climate control;Climate control system:Control panel, Rear	236
Power windows;Windows see Power windows	238
Power windows:Operating;Side windows see Power windows<$nopage	238
Power windows:Synchronizing	240
Key, SmartKey:Opening and closing the windows;Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Opening and closing the	240
Convenience closing feature	241
Power tilt/sliding sunroof;Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof<$nopage	243
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Opening/closing	243
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Synchronizing	245
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*	246
Opening and closing the roller sunblinds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	246
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Opening/closing	247
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Synchronizing	249
Cruise control;Driving systems:Cruise control	250
Distronic;Driving systems:Distronic	253
Airmatic DC (DualControl);Driving systems:Airmatic DC (DualControl)	266
Driving systems:Parktronic system*	270
Loading	274
Roof rack;Vehicle loading:Roof rack	274
Ski bag* (Canada only);Vehicle loading:Ski bag* (Canada only)	275
Rear bench seat, foldable;Seats, Rear bench seat;Vehicle loading:Split rear bench seat*	277
Trunk:Cargo area;Cargo area see Trunk<$nopage	280
Vehicle loading:Instructions;Loading see Vehicle loading<$nopage	280
Cargo tie-down rings;Securing cargo:Cargo tie-down rings;Tie-down rings, Trunk;Trunk:Tie-down rings;	281
Retaining hooks	282
Useful features	283
Storage compartments:Parcel net in front passenger footwell;Interior storage spaces see Storage comp	283
Cup holders;Can holder see Cup holders<$nopage;Beverage holder see Cup holders<$nopage	285
Ashtrays	288
Cigarette lighter;Lighter see Cigarette lighter	289
Power outlet	290
Heated steering wheel (Canadaonly)	290
Floormats	291
Telephone*	292
Tele Aid	295
Garage door opener	302
Operation	308
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	309
Driving:Instructions	310
Fuel	310
Drinking and driving	310
Pedals	310
Power assistance	311
Brakes	311
Driving off	313
Parking;Parking:On hills;Parking:Over things that burn, Potential consequences	314
Tires:Driving instructions	314
Hydroplaning;Driving:Hydroplaning;Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning<$nopage	315
Tires:Traction	315
Tires:Speed rating	316
Driving:In winter;Winter driving instructions	317
Standing water, Driving through;Driving:Through standing water;Deep water see Standing water<$nopage	318
Passenger compartment	318
Driving:Abroad;Traveling abroad	318
Radio transmitters	319
Catalytic converter (gasoline engine)	319
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine)	320
Emission control	320
Coolant:Temperature	321
Tanken	322
Fuel:Filling the tank;Fuel:Fuel filler flap and cap;Fuel tank:Filler flap;Refueling	322
Regular checks	324
Engine:Compartment;Engine compartment:Hood	326
Hood	326
Checking:Oil level;Engine oil:Consumption;Oil see Engine oil<$nopage	328
Transmission fluid level	330
Coolant:Checking coolant level;Engine coolant see Coolant<$nopage	331
Battery	332
Windshield washer fluid:Refilling	333
Tires:Retreads;Tires;Wheels, Tires and	334
Important guidelines	334
Tires:Care and maintenance	335
Direction of rotation (tires)	337
Loading the vehicle	337
Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Tires:Air pressure;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure<$nopage	342
Tires:Inflation pressure;Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pressure<$nopage	343
Tire labeling	351
Load identification	355
TIN	356
Maximum tire load	357
Maximum tire pressure	358
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	358
Tire ply material	360
Tires:Terminology	360
Tires:Rotation;Tires:Wear pattern	363
Tires:Snow;Tires:Winter	365
Winter tires;Tires:Winter;Winter driving:Tires;Snow tires	365
Block heater* (Canada only);Winter driving:Block heater* (Canada only);Engine:Block heater* (Canada	366
Snow chains;Winter driving:Snow chains;Tires:Chains	366
Maintenance:Service indicator message	367
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator	369
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator	369
Vehicle:Care	370
Washing the vehicle;Vehicle:Washing	370
Practical hints	380
Practical hints	381
Instrument cluster:Lamps;Lamps, indicator and warning:Instrument cluster	381
Center console:PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp	394
First aid kit;Emergency, In case of:First aid kit	433
Spare wheel;Jack;Minispare wheel see Spare wheel<$nopage;Tires:Spare wheel;Wheel:Spare	433
Vehicle tool kit;Tools;Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit);Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit)	435
Vehicle jack	435
Emergency operations:Locking/unlocking the vehicle;Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency	437
Unlocking the vehicle:In an emergency	437
Vehicle:Locking/unlocking in an emergency;Locking the vehicle:In an emergency	438
Emergency operations:Gear selector lever, Unlocking;Gear selector lever:Unlocking in an emergency	439
Power tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Emergency operations;Emer	440
Changing batteries	442
Batteries, SmartKey:Replacing;Key, SmartKey:Replacing batteries;Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*	442
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