2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 Luxury Sedan Owners Manual

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Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and will provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time: R Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. R Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. R Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Daimler Company 2075842781 É2075842781'ËÍ Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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Index ....................................................... 4 Introduction ......................................... 19 At a glance ........................................... 25 Safety and security ............................. 35 Controls in detail ................................. 69 Operation ........................................... 185 Practical hints ................................... 229 Technical data ................................... 293 Contents 3 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

A ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 59 Indicator lamp ................................ 261 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 245, 246 Accessory weight .............................. 213 Accidents ........................................... 102 Air bags ........................................... 37 Emergency calls (Tele Aid) ............. 176 NECK-PRO active front head restraints ........................................ 51 Active Bi-Xenon headlamps see Headlamps Adaptive Brake .................................... 61 Adaptive Highbeam Assist ................. 91 Switching on or off ......................... 124 Additives Engine oil ....................................... 303 Gasoline ......................................... 304 Address change ................................... 20 Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) ................................................. 198 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 242 Air bags ................................................ 37 Emergency call upon deployment . . 176 Front, driver and passenger ............. 40 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp .......................... 42, 270 Knee bag .......................................... 40 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 235 OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 42 Pelvis ............................................... 41 Safety guidelines ............................. 38 Side impact ...................................... 40 Window curtain ................................ 42 Air conditioning refrigerant and lubricant ............................................. 303 Air distribution .................................. 161 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure (tires) ............................ 213 Air recirculation mode ...................... 163 Air volume .......................................... 161 Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) ...... 282 Alternator Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 241, 254 Alternator (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 305 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems ............................... 66 Anti-theft alarm system ................... 66 Immobilizer ...................................... 66 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest, front Storage compartments .................. 171 Ashtrays ............................................. 173 Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 213 Assistance menu ............................... 120 ATTENTION ASSIST ........................... 151 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 249 Switching on or off ......................... 120 Audio menu ........................................ 117 Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 85 Automatic central locking .......... 75, 125 Automatic climate control see Climate control system Automatic headlamp mode ................ 88 Automatic interior lighting control .... 93 Automatic locking when driving ...... 125 Automatic shift program .................. 107 Automatic transmission ................... 103 Automatic shift program ................ 107 Gear range indicator ...................... 106 Gear ranges ................................... 106 Gear selector lever ........................ 104 Hill-start assist system .................. 141 Kickdown ....................................... 106 Kickdown (manual shift program) . . 110 Manual shift program ..................... 108 One-touch gearshifting .................. 107 Program mode indicator ................ 107 Program mode selector switch (automatic shift program) .............. 107 4 Index Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

Program mode selector switch (manual shift program) .................. 109 Shifting procedure ......................... 104 Steering wheel gearshift control .... 108 Transmission position indicator ..... 105 Transmission positions .................. 105 AUX socket ........................................ 170 Axle oils .............................................. 301 B Backrest see Seats Backup lamps Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 255 Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 213 BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 60 BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System PLUS) .................................................... 60 Batteries, SmartKey Checking condition .......................... 73 Replacing ....................................... 274 Battery, Vehicle ................................. 283 Charging ........................................ 285 Jump starting ................................. 285 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 241, 254 Bead (tire) .......................................... 213 Beverage holders see Cup holders Brake Assist System see BAS Brake Assist System PLUS see BAS PLUS Brake fluid Checking level ............................... 191 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 246 Brake lamps Cleaning lenses ............................. 225 Brake pads Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 244 Brakes ................................................ 218 Parking brake ................................ 102 Warning lamp ................................. 261 Break-in period .................................. 186 Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 22 California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for ............. 20 Calls (phone) ...................................... 118 Can holders see Cup holders Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants .................................. 301 Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 168 Carpets, cleaning .............................. 228 Center console Lower part ....................................... 32 Upper part ....................................... 32 Central locking Automatic ................................ 75, 125 KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71 Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 75 SmartKey ......................................... 70 Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 75 Certification label .............................. 294 Children in the vehicle Air bags ........................................... 37 Child seat anchors – LATCH-type (ISOFIX) ........................................... 57 Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag off ................................ 42 Infant and child restraint systems .... 54 ISOFIX (Child seat anchors – LATCH-type) ..................................... 57 OCS (Occupant Classification System) ........................................... 42 Override switch ................................ 57 Safety notes ..................................... 53 Tether anchorage points .................. 56 Top tether ........................................ 56 Child safety see Children in the vehicle Child seat anchors – LATCH-type (ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle Chrome-plated exhaust tip, cleaning .............................................. 228 Cigarette lighter ................................ 174 Index 5 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

Climate control see Climate control system Climate control system .................... 152 Air conditioning ............................. 158 Air conditioning refrigerant ............ 303 Air distribution ............................... 161 Air recirculation mode ................... 163 Air volume ..................................... 161 Automatic mode ............................ 158 Deactivating system ...................... 157 Front defroster .............................. 161 Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........ 162 Residual heat and ventilation ......... 163 Temperature .................................. 159 Clock ..................................................... 28 Cockpit ................................................. 27 Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 213 Collapsible wheel chock ................... 231 COMAND system see separate COMAND system operating instructions Combination switch ............................ 90 Compass ............................................ 183 Control system .................................. 112 Multifunction display ..................... 114 Multifunction steering wheel ......... 112 Resetting to factory settings .......... 121 Control system menus ...................... 114 Assistance ..................................... 120 Audio ............................................. 117 Navi ............................................... 116 Service ........................................... 120 Settings ......................................... 121 Telephone ...................................... 118 Trip ................................................ 115 Control system submenus Convenience .................................. 126 Instrument cluster ......................... 122 Lighting .......................................... 123 Vehicle ........................................... 125 Convenience submenu Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 126 Seat belt adjustment function ....... 127 Coolant Anticorrosion/antifreeze ............... 305 Capacities ...................................... 302 Checking level ............................... 190 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 252 Temperature gauge ........................ 111 Warning lamp ................................. 267 Corner-illuminating lamps .................. 92 Replacing bulbs ............................. 276 Cruise control .................................... 128 Activating ....................................... 128 Canceling ....................................... 129 Changing the set speed ................. 129 Last stored speed .......................... 130 Lever .............................................. 128 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 237 Resume function ............................ 130 Setting current speed .................... 128 Cup holders ........................................ 171 Curb weight ....................................... 213 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 22 Customer Relations Department ....... 22 D Dashboard see Instrument cluster Data recording ..................................... 22 Daytime running lamp mode .............. 89 Switching on or off ......................... 123 Deep water see Standing water Defroster Front (Climate control system) ...... 161 Rear window .................................. 164 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps ................................ 124 Interior lighting .............................. 125 Department of Transportation see DOT Difficulties While driving .................................. 101 With starting .................................. 100 Dimensions (vehicle) see Vehicle specification Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 205 Displays DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 132 Maintenance service indicator ....... 221 6 Index Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 232 Multifunction display ..................... 114 Symbol messages .......................... 244 Text messages ............................... 234 Trip computer ................................ 115 Vehicle status message memory . . . 120 Vehicle system settings ................. 121 DISTRONIC PLUS ............................... 130 Cleaning system sensors ............... 225 Displaying the distance graphic ..... 133 Displays in the multifunction display ........................................... 132 Distance warning lamp .......... 132, 266 Driving ........................................... 135 Driving with .................................... 139 Lever .............................................. 134 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 238 Resume function ............................ 137 Sensor cover .................................. 225 Speed settings ............................... 137 Stopping ........................................ 136 Door control panel .............................. 34 Door handles ........................................ 34 Doors Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ... 71 Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 70 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 249 Opening from inside ......................... 74 Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 179 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 179 Unlocking (Mechanical key) ........... 271 DOT (Department of Transportation) .................................. 213 Drinking and driving ......................... 217 Driving Abroad ........................................... 220 Hydroplaning ................................. 219 Instructions ............................. 99, 217 In winter ........................................ 216 Problems ....................................... 101 Safety systems ................................ 58 Systems ......................................... 127 Through standing water ................. 220 With DISTRONIC PLUS ................... 139 Driving and parking Safety notes ..................................... 98 Driving off .................................. 101, 219 Driving safety systems ....................... 58 ABS .................................................. 59 Adaptive Brake ................................ 61 BAS .................................................. 60 BAS PLUS ........................................ 60 EBP .................................................. 61 ESC .................................................. 62 ETS .................................................. 62 PRE-SAFE ® Brake ............................. 63 Driving systems ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 151 Cruise control ................................ 128 DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 130 Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode ......................... 143 Hill-start assist system .................. 141 HOLD function ............................... 141 Parking Guidance ........................... 147 Parktronic system .......................... 144 Rear view camera .......................... 149 Driving tips, automatic transmission ...................................... 106 Dynamic handling package with sport driving mode ............................ 143 E Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 84, 126 EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) ...................................... 61 Electrical system Improper work on or modifications ................................... 21 Power outlets ................................. 174 Electrical system (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Electronic Stability Control see ESC Emergency, in case of First aid kit ..................................... 230 Flat tire .......................................... 279 Hazard warning flasher .................... 92 Roadside Assistance ................ 20, 177 Towing the vehicle ......................... 287 Index 7 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

Emergency calls Tele Aid .......................................... 176 Emergency operations Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 179 Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) ....... 179 Trunk lid, emergency release ........... 77 Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emission control ............................... 220 Information label ............................ 295 System warranties ........................... 19 Engine Break-in recommendations ............ 186 Cleaning ......................................... 224 Compartment ................................ 188 Malfunction indicator lamp ............ 267 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 252 Number .......................................... 295 Starting ............................................ 99 Turning off ..................................... 103 Engine (Technical data) see Vehicle specification Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil Adding ........................................... 190 Additives ........................................ 303 Checking level ............................... 189 Consumption ................................. 189 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 254 Oil dipstick ..................................... 189 Recommended engine oils and oil filter ............................................... 302 ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ...... 62 ETS .................................................. 62 Messages in the multifunction display ........................... 245, 246, 247 Warning lamp ................................. 265 ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) ................................................. 50 Safety guidelines ............................. 38 ETS (Electronic Traction System) ....... 62 Express operation Panorama roof ............................... 165 Power windows ................................ 95 Exterior lamp switch ........................... 87 Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 85 Parking position ............................... 86 Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 26 F Fastening the seat belts ..................... 47 First aid kit ......................................... 230 Flat tire ............................................... 279 Lowering the vehicle ...................... 283 Mounting the spare wheel ............. 280 Preparing the vehicle ..................... 279 Spare wheel ........................... 279, 300 Floormats ........................................... 184 Fluids Automatic transmission fluid ......... 301 Brake fluid ..................................... 301 Capacities ...................................... 301 Engine coolant ............................... 302 Engine oil ....................................... 301 Power steering fluid ....................... 301 Washer and headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 302 Fog lamps ............................................. 89 Messages in the multifunction display ................................... 256, 257 Front air bags see Air bags Front lamps see Headlamps Front passenger front air bag ............ 40 Messages in the multifunction display ........................................... 235 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp ............................. 42, 270 Fuel ..................................................... 186 Additives ........................................ 304 Capacity, fuel tank ......................... 302 Drive sensibly–safe fuel ................. 217 Fuel consumption statistics ........... 115 Fuel filler flap and cap ................... 187 Fuel tank reserve warning lamp ..... 266 Premium unleaded gasoline ... 302, 303 Refueling ........................................ 186 Requirements ................................ 304 Fuel filler flap ..................................... 187 Opening manually .......................... 273 Fuel gauge ......................................... 112 8 Index Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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