Home » Mercedes Manuals » 2010 Mercedes E-Class » Manual Viewer

2010 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 27

2010 Mercedes E-Class Manual

Get 2010 Mercedes E-Class PDF manuals and user guides

View all 2010 Mercedes E-Class manuals

Page 27 highlights

25 Exterior view ...Cockpit ...Instrument cluster ...Multifunction steering wheel ...Center console ...Overhead control panel ...Door control panel ...26 27 28 30 32 33 34 At a glance

Section	Page
Introduction	21
Product Information	21
Operator’s Manual	21
Notes	21
Vehicle equipment	21
Service and warranty information	21
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	22
Maintenance	22
Roadside Assistance	22
Change of address or ownership	22
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada	23
Operating safety	23
Proper use of the vehicle	24
Problems with your vehicle	24
Reporting safety defects	24
Reporting safety defects	24
Vehicle data recording	24
Information regarding electronic recording devices	24
At a glance	28
Exterior view	28
Cockpit	29
Instrument cluster	30
Indicator and warning lamps	31
Multifunction steering wheel	32
Center console	34
Overhead control panel	35
Door control panel	36
Safety and security	38
Vehicle equipment	38
Occupant safety	38
Introduction	38
SRS indicator lamp	38
Air bags	39
Occupant Classification System	44
Seat belts	47
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®)	52
NECK-PRO active front head restraints	53
Correct driver seat adjustment	54
Children in the vehicle	55
Panic alarm	60
Driving safety systems	60
Introduction	60
ABS	61
BAS	62
BAS PLUS	62
Adaptive Brake	63
EBP	63
ESC	64
PRE-SAFE® Brake	65
Anti-theft systems	68
Immobilizer	68
Anti-theft alarm system	68
Canceling the alarm	69
Controls in detail	72
Vehicle equipment	72
Locking and unlocking	72
Notes	72
SmartKey	72
KEYLESS-GO	73
Checking SmartKey batteries	75
Loss of the SmartKey	76
Replacing the SmartKey	76
Opening the doors from the inside	76
Automatic central locking	77
Locking and unlocking from the inside	77
Opening the trunk	78
Closing the trunk	78
Trunk lid emergency release	79
Valet locking	79
Starter switch positions	80
SmartKey	80
KEYLESS-GO	80
Seats	82
Safety notes	82
Seat adjustment	83
Lumbar support	84
Multicontour seat	84
Seat ventilation	84
Seat heating	85
Multifunction steering wheel	85
Safety notes	85
Steering wheel adjustment	86
Easy-entry/exit feature	86
Mirrors	87
Notes	87
Interior rear view mirror	87
Exterior rear view mirrors	87
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors	87
Exterior rear view mirror parking position	88
Memory function	88
Notes	88
Storing positions into memory	89
Recalling positions from memory	89
Lighting	89
Notes	89
Exterior lamp switch	89
Combination switch	92
Hazard warning flasher	94
Headlamp cleaning system	94
Corner-illuminating lamps	94
Interior lighting	95
Wipers	96
Notes	96
Windshield wipers	96
Problems with wipers	97
Power windows	97
Opening and closing	97
Synchronizing power windows	99
Summer opening feature	99
Convenience closing feature	99
Driving and parking	100
Safety notes	100
Starting the engine	101
Driving off	103
Problems while driving	103
Parking	104
Turning off the engine	105
Automatic transmission	105
Introduction	105
Gear selector lever	106
Shifting procedure	106
Transmission positions	107
Driving tips	108
Gear ranges	108
Automatic shift program	109
One-touch gearshifting	109
Manual shift program	110
Emergency operation (limp-home mode)	112
Instrument cluster	112
Introduction	112
Activating the instrument cluster	113
Adjusting the instrument cluster illumination	113
Coolant temperature gauge	113
Tachometer	113
Outside temperature indicator	113
Fuel gauge	114
Control system	114
Introduction	114
Multifunction steering wheel	114
Multifunction display	116
Menus and submenus	116
Trip menu	117
Navi menu	118
Audio menu	119
Tel menu	120
Assistance menu	122
Service menu	122
Settings menu	123
Driving systems	129
Introduction	129
Cruise control	130
DISTRONIC PLUS	132
Hill-start assist system	143
HOLD function	143
Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode	145
Parktronic system	146
Parking Guidance	149
Rear view camera	151
ATTENTION ASSIST	153
Climate control system	154
Overview of climate control system functions	154
Control panels	155
Notes on climate control system	159
Deactivating the climate control system	159
Air conditioning	160
Automatic mode	160
Setting temperature	161
Adjusting air vents	161
Adjusting air distribution	163
Adjusting air volume	163
Front defroster	163
Maximum cooling MAX COOL	164
Air recirculation mode	165
Residual heat and ventilation	165
ZONE function	165
Rear window defroster	166
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	166
Extending and retracting the roller sunblind	166
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel	167
Synchronizing	169
Loading and storing	169
Loading instructions	169
Roof rack	170
Parcel nets	170
Cargo tie-down rings	170
Retaining hooks	171
Expanding cargo volume	171
Front storage compartments	172
Rear storage compartments	173
Useful features	173
Cup holders	173
Sun visors	174
Rear window sunshade	175
Ashtrays	175
Cigarette lighter	176
Power outlets	176
Tele Aid	176
Garage door opener	181
Compass	185
Floormat (driver’s side only)	186
Operation	188
Vehicle equipment	188
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	188
At the gas station	188
Refueling	188
Check regularly and before a long trip	189
Engine compartment	190
Hood	190
Engine oil	191
Transmission fluid level	192
Coolant level	192
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	193
Brake fluid level	193
Tires and wheels	194
Safety notes	194
Important guidelines	194
Recommended tire inflation pressure	195
Checking tire inflation pressure	197
Maximum tire inflation pressure	203
Loading the vehicle	203
Maximum tire load	207
Direction of rotation	207
Tire care and maintenance	208
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	209
Rotating tires	210
Tire labeling	211
Load identification	214
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)	214
Tire ply material	215
Tire and loading terminology	215
Winter driving	217
General information	217
Winter tires	217
Snow chains	218
Winter driving instructions	218
Driving instructions	219
Drive sensibly – save fuel	219
Drinking and driving	219
Pedals	219
Power assistance	220
Brakes	220
Driving off	221
Hydroplaning	221
Standing water	222
Driving abroad	222
Control and operation of radio transmitters	222
Emission control	222
Maintenance	223
Notes	223
Maintenance service indicator message	223
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display	224
Resetting the maintenance service indicator	224
Vehicle care	224
Cleaning and care of the vehicle	224
Practical hints	232
Vehicle equipment	232
Where will I find ...?	232
First aid kit	232
Vehicle tool kit	232
Spare wheel	234
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display	234
Notes	234
Text messages	236
Symbol messages	246
What to do if …	262
Lamps in instrument cluster	262
Lamp in center console	272
Unlocking/locking manually	273
Unlocking the vehicle	273
Locking the vehicle	274
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever	274
Fuel filler flap	275
Resetting activated NECK-PRO active front head restraints	275
Replacing SmartKey batteries	276
Replacing bulbs	277
Safety notes	277
Bulbs	278
Replacing bulbs for front lamps	278
Replacing wiper blades	280
Safety notes	280
Removing wiper blades	281
Installing wiper blades	281
Flat tire	281
Safety notes	281
Preparing the vehicle	281
Mounting the spare wheel	282
Battery	285
Safety notes	285
Charging the battery	287
Jump starting	287
Towing the vehicle	289
Safety notes	289
Installing towing eye bolt	290
Towing with one axle raised	291
Towing with all wheels on the ground	291
Fuses	292
Introduction	292
Before replacing fuses	292
Fuse box in passenger compartment	292
Fuse box in trunk	293
Fuse box in engine compartment	293
Technical data	296
Vehicle equipment	296
Parts service	296
Warranty coverage	296
Loss of Service and Warranty Information booklet	296
Identification labels	296
Vehicle specification E 350 (207.356)	298
Vehicle specification E 550 (207.372)	298
Rims and tires	299
Notes	299
Same size tires	301
Mixed size tires	302
Spare wheel	302
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	303
Capacities	303
Approved engine oils	304
Engine oil additives	305
Air conditioning refrigerant	305
Brake fluid	305
Premium unleaded gasoline	305
Fuel requirements	306
Gasoline additives	306
Coolants	306
Washer system and headlamp cleaning system	308