2006 Mercedes-benz E Class Wagon Owners Manual

Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be- cause they are more likely to become punc- tured or damaged by road debris, potholes, etc.

Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.

Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified vehicle capacity weight (as indicat- ed by the label on the pillar in the driver’s door opening). Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout.

왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center as soon as possible to obtain a new TIREFIT kit.

왘 Bring used TIREFIT materials to an au-

thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for proper disposal.

Warning!

Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). A TIREFIT repair is not designed to operate at higher speeds.

The sticker must be attached on the instru- ment cluster where it will be easily seen by the driver.

Vehicle handling characteristics may change. Adapt your driving accordingly.

왘 Replace your TIREFIT container every four years. Replacement containers are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Preparing the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described (컄 page 440). Vehicles with Minispare wheel (except E 55 AMG): 왘 Take the Minispare wheel, wheel

wrench and the jack out of the cargo compartment (컄 page 422).

Vehicles with collapsible tire (E 55 AMG without folding third row seat only): 왘 Take the collapsible tire, wheel wrench,

jack and electric air pump out of the cargo compartment (컄 page 422).

Mounting the spare wheel

Warning!

The dimensions of the spare wheel (Minispare or collapsible tire) are different from those of the road wheels. As a result, the vehicle handling characteristics change when driving with a spare wheel mounted. Adapt your driving style accordingly.

The spare wheel is for temporary use only. When driving with spare wheel mounted, ensure proper tire pressure and do not ex- ceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to have the spare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel.

Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted. Do not switch off the ESP® when a Minispare wheel or spare wheel with collapsible tire is mounted.

Practical hints Flat tire

Lifting the vehicle 왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizable objects. One wheel chock is included with the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 419).

When changing wheel on a level surface: 왘 Place the wheel chock in front of and

another sizable object behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed.

Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface. However, should circumstances require you to do so on a hill, place the wheel chock and the other sizeable object as follows: 왘 Place the wheel chock and another siz- able object on the downhill side block- ing both wheels of the axle not being worked on.

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Warning!

The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into either side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack.

Do not disengage parking brake while the vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical (plumb line) when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient ca- pacity jackstands before working under the vehicle.

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왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do

not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap- proximately one full turn with wrench).

The jack take-up brackets are located di- rectly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings.

1 Jake take-up bracket 2 Jack 왘 Place jack 2 on firm ground. 왘 Position jack 2 under take-up

bracket 1 so that it is always vertical (plumb-line) as seen from the side, even if the vehicle is parked on an incline.

Practical hints Flat tire

Warning!

왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment

bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit.

The jack is intended only for lifting the vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited for performing maintenance work under the vehicle. 앫 Never start the engine when the vehicle

is raised.

왘 Remove the remaining bolts.

Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This could result in damage to the bolt and wheel hub threads.

앫 Never lie down under the raised vehicle.

왘 Remove the wheel.

Removing the wheel

Mounting the spare wheel 왘 Clean contact surfaces of wheel and

wheel hub.

To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while in- stalling first wheel bolt.

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1 Alignment bolt 왘 Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re-

move.

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왘 Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a

maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the ground. Never start engine while vehicle is raised.

Warning!

Position the jack only on the jack take-up brackets designed for this purpose. If the jack is not properly positioned, the ve- hicle may slip off of the jack.

Practical hints Flat tire

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Warning!

Always replace wheel bolts that are dam- aged or rusted.

Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.

Damaged wheel hub threads should be re- paired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance.

Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight- ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off. This could cause an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel bolts.

왘 Guide the spare wheel onto the align-

ment bolt and push it on.

왘 Insert wheel bolts and tighten them

slightly.

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Vehicles with collapsible tire (E 55 AMG without folding third row seat only): 왘 Continue the procedure by following the instructions under “Inflating the collapsible tire” (컄 page 449) and then “Lowering the vehicle” (컄 page 450).

Vehicles with Minispare wheel (except E 55 AMG): 왘 Continue the procedure by following the instructions under “Lowering the vehicle” (컄 page 450).

왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last

wheel bolt and tighten slightly.

Warning!

Only use Genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose.

Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack.

Inflating the collapsible tire (E 55 AMG without foldable third row seat only)

Warning!

Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly mounted.

Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric air pump before lowering the vehicle.

Warning!

Observe instructions on air pump label.

Do not lower the vehicle before inflating the collapsible tire. Otherwise the rim may be damaged.

왘 Take the electric air pump out of the

cargo compartment (컄 page 420).

1 Flap 2 On/off switch 3 Electrical plug 4 Air hose with pressure gauge and vent

screw

5 Union nut 왘 Open flap 1 on electric air pump. 왘 Pull out electrical plug 3 and air hose

with pressure gauge 4.

왘 Remove the valve cap from the

collapsible tire valve.

왘 Screw union nut 5 onto the collaps-

ible tire valve.

Practical hints Flat tire

왘 Insert electrical plug 3 into vehicle cigarette lighter socket (컄 page 278). 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 1.

왘 Press I on electric air pump switch 2.

The electric air pump should now switch on and inflate the collapsible tire.

왘 Inflate the tire to approximately 51 psi

(3.5 bar). This takes about 5 minutes for the col- lapsible tire. Air hose 4 and union nut 5 can become hot during infla- tion. Exercise proper caution to avoid burning yourself when using the equip- ment.

Do not operate the electric air pump longer than 8 minutes without interrup- tion. Otherwise it may overheat. You may operate the electric air pump again after it has cooled off.

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Practical hints Flat tire

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왘 Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 0.

왘 If the tire pressure is above 51 psi

(3.5 bar), release excess tire pressure using the vent screw.

Warning!

Follow recommend inflation pressures.

Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be- cause they are more likely to become punc- tured or damaged by road debris, potholes, etc.

Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.

왘 Detach the electric air pump. 왘 Store the electrical plug 3 and the air hose 4 behind the flap 1 and place the electric air pump back in the desig-

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nated storage space underneath the cargo compartment floor (컄 page 419).

Lowering the vehicle 왘 Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-

terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful- ly on its own weight.

왘 Remove the jack.

1 - 5 Wheel bolts 왘 Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol- lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat- ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).

Warning!

Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel. The wheels could come loose if they are not tightened to a torque of 96 lb-ft (130 Nm).

Before storing the jack, it should be fully collapsed, with handle folded in (storage position). 왘 Store the jack and the other vehicle

tools in the designated storage space underneath the cargo compartment floor (컄 page 419).

Wrap the damaged wheel in the protec- tive film that comes with the spare wheel and put the wheel in the cargo compartment. Do not activate the tire pressure moni- toring system* until the depressurized tire is no longer in the vehicle.

MOExtended system*

The MOExtended system allows you to continue driving your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tires. You may only use the MOExtended system with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (TPMS*) (컄 page 335).

The maximum distance in emergency mode depends on the vehicle’s load. It is 30 miles (50 km) if the vehicle is par- tially loaded and 18 miles (30 km) if the vehicle is fully loaded. The point at which the maximum driv- ing distance begins in emergency mode is when the warning message appears in the multifunction display indicating that there is a loss of tire inflation pressure. Do not exceed the maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).

Warning!

In emergency mode, your vehicle’s driving characteristics are diminished in such situa- tions as: 앫 driving around curves 앫 while braking 앫 while accelerating rapidly Therefore, your driving style must be adapt- ed accordingly. Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers, as well as driving over obstacles (road curbs, potholes, or off-road areas). This is especially important if the ve- hicle is heavily loaded.

The emergency driving distance that can be achieved greatly depends on the demands placed on the vehicle. Depending on speed, load, driving maneuvers, road conditions, outside temperature, etc., the distance can be significantly shorter or, if the vehicle is driven cautiously, somewhat longer.

Practical hints Flat tire

Do not continue driving in emergency mode if 앫 you notice knocking sounds 앫 the vehicle starts to shake 앫 smoke develops and you smell rubber 앫 ESP® is intervening continuously 앫 you notice tears on the tire sidewalls After driving in emergency mode, you must have the rims inspected by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to check if they are suitable for further use. The failed tire must be replaced in any case.

When replacing individual or all tires on the vehicle, make sure only matching tires marked with “MOExtended” are mounted in the size specified for your vehicle.

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Practical hints Batteries

Your vehicle is equipped with two batter- ies: 앫 Main battery (battery for starter and electrical consumers; located in the cargo compartment).

앫 Auxiliary battery (back-up battery; sta- bilizes the electrical system if the main battery is discharged; located in the en- gine compartment).

The main battery is located in the cargo compartment on the right-hand side under a cover.

왘 Pull cover up and detach it.

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Warning!

Failure to follow these instructions can re- sult in severe injury or death.

Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 322). Never lean over batteries while connecting, you might get injured.

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking etc.

1 Negative terminal 2 Positive terminal

Warning!

Jump starting must only be done using the designated terminal connections in the en- gine compartment (컄 page 457).

Practical hints Batteries

Never loosen or detach battery termi- nal clamps while the engine is running or the SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise the alternator and other electronic components could be se- verely damaged. Have the battery checked regularly by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for main- tenance intervals or contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.

Warning!

Do not place metal objects on the battery as this could result in a short circuit.

Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the event of an accident.

Warning!

Disconnecting the battery

The electrohydraulic brake system requires electrical power to operate.

A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys- tem operation and switch it into its emer- gency operation mode. The same applies if battery is disconnected. To brake, the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking ef- fect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes may only be applied to the front wheels. Stopping distance is in- creased! Adjust your driving style according- ly. For more information, refer to “Electrohydraulic brake system” (컄 page 96).

Warning!

With a disconnected battery 앫 you will no longer be able to turn the

SmartKey in the starter switch and pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the gear selector lever will have no effect

앫 the gear selector lever will remain

locked in position P

왘 Depress parking brake firmly or move

gear selector lever to position P. 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers.

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Practical hints Batteries

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왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch.

Removing the battery

Charging and reinstalling the battery

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Press the start/stop button until

the engine shuts off.

왘 Open the driver’s door.

왘 Open the cargo compartment. 왘 Read and observe safety instructions

and precautions (컄 page 452).

왘 Access the cargo compartment under- neath the third row seat cushions and footwell (컄 page 420).

왘 Remove cover to access battery

(컄 page 452).

왘 Disconnect battery negative lead 1. 왘 Remove cover 2 from the positive ter-

minal.

왘 Disconnect the battery positive lead.

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왘 Remove the screw-nuts securing the

battery.

왘 Remove the battery bracket. 왘 Pull out the battery ventilation tube

from the battery (depending on battery arrangement in your vehicle model, the ventilation tube is located either on the left or right side of the battery).

왘 Take out the battery.

Warning!

Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit* approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charg- ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.

An accessory battery charge unit* specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available, permitting the charging of the bat- tery in its installed position. Contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information and availability. Charge battery in accordance with the separate instruc- tions for the accessory battery charger*.

왘 Charge battery in accordance with the

instructions of the battery charger manufacturer.

왘 Reinstall the charged battery. Follow the previously described steps in re- verse order.

The battery, its filler caps and the bat- tery ventilation tube must always be se- curely installed when the vehicle is in operation.

Reconnecting the battery

왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch. 왘 Connect the positive lead and fasten its

cover.

왘 Connect the negative lead.

Never invert the terminal connections!

Practical hints Batteries

The following procedures must be car- ried out following any interruption of battery power (e.g. due to reconnec- tion): 앫 Set the clock (컄 page 170)

(see COMAND operator’s manual).

앫 Resynchronize the ESP®

(컄 page 388).

앫 Resynchronize the side windows

(컄 page 233).

앫 Resynchronize the tilt/sliding sun-

roof* (컄 page 238).

Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Large 12 volt storage batteries contain lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling.

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Practical hints Jump starting

Warning!

Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.

Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting, you might get injured.

Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.

A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and very explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from battery, avoid improper connection of jumper cables, smoking, etc.

Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can result in it exploding, causing personal injury.

Read all instructions before proceeding.

If the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat- tery of another vehicle. Observe the follow- ing: 앫 Jump starting should only be performed

when the engine and catalytic converter are cold.

앫 Do not start the engine if the battery is

frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.

앫 Only jump start from batteries with the same voltage rating (12 V). Jump start- ing with a more powerful battery could damage the vehicle’s electrical system, which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

앫 Use only jumper cables with sufficient

cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.

앫 Always make sure the jumper cables

are not on or near pulleys, fans or other parts that move when the engine is started or running.

Jump starting may only be performed on the designated jump start terminals located in the engine compartment (컄 page 457). Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at- tempts. Do not attempt to start the engine us- ing a battery quick charge unit. If the engine does not run after several unsuccessful starting attempts, have it checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated failed starting attempts may damage the catalytic converter. Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any other metal part while the other end is still attached to a battery.

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Warning!

Keep flames or sparks away from battery. Do not smoke.

Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 322).

The jump-start contacts are located in the engine compartment. 왘 Make sure the two vehicles do not

touch.

왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Apply parking brake. 왘 Shift gear selector lever to position P. 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 315). 왘 Open cover 2 of the positive terminal. 왘 Connect positive terminal 2 and the positive terminal of the charged battery with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to charged battery first.

1 Negative (-) terminal 2 Cover of Positive (+) terminal

Never invert the terminal connections!

왘 Start engine of the vehicle with the

charged battery and run at idle speed. 왘 Connect negative terminal 1 and the

negative terminal of the charged battery with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to charged battery first.

왘 Start the engine of the disabled

vehicle.

Practical hints Jump starting

The message Malfunction - electric consumers switched off may appear in the instrument cluster. It will disap- pear as soon as the battery is suffi- ciently charged.

Now you can again turn on the electrical consumers. Do not turn on the lights under any circumstances. 왘 Remove the jumper cables first from

negative terminals on each battery and then from the positive terminals on each battery.

Now you can turn on the lights. 왘 Have the battery checked at the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Do not tow-start the vehicle.

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Practical hints Towing the vehicle

Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi- cle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. This method is pref- erable to other types of towing.

Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equip- ment with SmartKey in starter switch turned to position 0. Do not tow with sling-type equipment. Towing with sling-type equipment over bumpy roads will damage radiator and supports. To prevent damage during transport, do not tie down vehicle by its chassis or suspension parts. Switch off the tow-away alarm and the automatic central locking. Do not tow-start the vehicle.

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When circumstances do not permit the recommended towing methods, the vehi- cle may be towed with all wheels on the ground or front wheels raised (except vehi- cles with 4MATIC) only so far as necessary to have the vehicle moved to a safe loca- tion where the recommended towing methods can be employed.

Vehicles with 4MATIC: Do not tow with one axle raised. Doing so could damage the transfer case, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. All wheels must be on or off the ground. Observe instructions for towing the ve- hicle with all wheels on the ground.

If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised (not permissible for vehicles with 4MATIC), the engine must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1). Otherwise the ESP® will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes. When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, the gear selector lever must be in position N and the SmartKey must be in starter switch position 2. When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground or the front axle raised, the vehicle may be towed only for dis- tances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).

! To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the drivetrain, however, we recommend the drive shaft be discon- nected at the rear axle drive flange (ve- hicles with 4MATIC: disconnected at the front and rear axle drive flanges) for any towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage.

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

Warning!

Warning!

If circumstances require towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, always tow with a tow bar if: 앫 the engine will not run 앫 there is a malfunction in the electrohy-

draulic brake system

앫 there is a malfunction in the power sup- ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system as that will be necessary to adequately con- trol the towed vehicle.

Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make certain the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2.

If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, re- move SmartKey from starter switch and re- insert.

The brake system requires electrical power to operate.

A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys- tem operation and switch it into its emer- gency operation mode. To brake, the driver must then apply significantly greater brake pedal pressure and depress the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking ef- fect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes may only be applied to the front wheels. Stopping distance is in- creased! Adapt your driving style according- ly. For more information, refer to “Electrohydraulic brake system” (컄 page 96). With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the steering system. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is nec- essary to steer the vehicle. Adapt your driv- ing accordingly.

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Practical hints Towing the vehicle

To signal turns while being towed with the hazard warning flasher in use, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 2 and activate the combina- tion switch for the left or right turn sig- nal in the usual manner – only the selected turn signal will operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the haz- ard warning flasher will operate again.

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The gear selector lever will remain locked in position P and the SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch if the battery is disconnected or discharged. For more information, see “Battery” (컄 page 452) and “Jump starting” (컄 page 456). For information on manual unlocking of the gear selector lever, see (컄 page 426).

When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, please note the follow- ing: With the automatic central locking acti- vated and the SmartKey in starter switch position 2, or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in position 2, the ve- hicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turn- ing at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. Switch off the tow-away alarm (컄 page 103). To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic cen- tral locking (컄 page 127). Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed tow- ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chas- sis, frame or suspension parts.

Installing towing eye bolt

To remove cover: 왘 Press mark on cover 1 in direction of

Rear of vehicle

Front of vehicle

arrow.

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

왘 Lift cover 1 off to reveal the threaded

hole for towing eye bolt.

The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit (located in the storage compart- ment under the cargo compartment floor). 왘 Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and

tighten with lug wrench.

To reinstall cover: 왘 Fit cover 1 and snap into place.

1 Cover on right side of front bumper

2 Cover on right side of rear bumper To remove cover: 왘 Pull cover 2 in direction of arrow. 왘 Fold cover 2 down to reveal the

threaded hole for the towing eye bolt. The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit (located in the storage compart- ment under the cargo compartment floor). 왘 Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and

tighten with lug wrench.

To reinstall cover: 왘 Fit cover 2 and snap into place.

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! Never attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. Have the cause determined and remedied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Keep the fuse boxes free by contamina- tion and wetness. Otherwise, electrical parts or systems could be damaged.

The electrical fuses are located in different fuse boxes: 앫 Main fuse box in passenger compartment (컄 page 463)

앫 Fuse box in cargo compartment

(컄 page 463)

Aids for replacing fuses

Fuse chart The fuse chart is located in the fuse box in the passenger compartment (컄 page 463). The amperages of the fuses are also given there.

Spare fuses Spare fuses are located in the vehicle tool kit in the cargo compartment (컄 page 419).

Fuse extractor The fuse extractor is located in the vehicle tool kit in the cargo compartment (컄 page 419).

Practical hints Fuses

Fuses are designed to protect the electri- cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir- cuit. If a fuse is blown, the component(s) and systems secured by that fuse will stop operating. The following aids are available to help you replace fuses (컄 page 462): 앫 Fuse chart 앫 Spare fuses 앫 Fuse extractor

Warning!

Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question. Using other fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire, and/or cause damage to electrical components and/or systems.

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Opening 왘 Open the driver’s door. 왘 Insert flat, blunt object as a lever in recess 1 on the edge of cover 2.

왘 Loosen cover 2 from the dashboard

using lever.

왘 Using your hands, pull cover 2 in di-

rection of arrow and remove.

Closing 왘 Hook cover 2 into the opening at the

front.

왘 Press cover 2 back on until it engag-

es.

Main fuse box in passenger compartment

The main fuse box is located behind a cov- er in the dashboard on the driver’s side.

1 Recess in the cover 2 Cover

Do not use sharp objects such as a screw driver to open the fuse box cover 2 in the dashboard, as this could damage it.

Practical hints Fuses

Fuse box in cargo compartment

The fuse box is located behind the left-hand trim panel in the cargo compart- ment.

1 Trim panel 2 Button for unlocking trim panel

Opening trim panel 왘 Press button 2. 왘 Fold down trim panel 1.

Closing trim panel 왘 Fold up trim panel 1.

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Technical data Parts service

Warranty coverage

Identification labels

Layout of poly-V-belt drive

Engine

Rims and tires

Electrical system

Main dimensions and weight

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

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Technical data Parts service

The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle.

The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s dura- bility or safety.

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte- nance and repair work. In addition, strate- gically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service. More than 300 000 different parts for Mercedes-Benz models are available. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject- ed to stringent quality inspections. Each part has been specifically developed, man- ufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should be installed.

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Technical data Warranty coverage

Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories Warranties, copies of which are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet

Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information Booklet, have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a re- placement. It will be mailed to you.

왔 Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex- change or repair any defective parts origi- nally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties: 앫 New Car Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

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Technical data Identification labels

1 Certification label (includes Paintwork

2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

code)

Example E 350
3 Vacuum line routing diagram label 4 Engine number (engraved on engine) 5 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

(lower edge of windshield)

6 Emission control information label, in- cludes both federal and California cer- tification exhaust emission standards

When ordering parts, please specify ve- hicle identification and engine num- bers.

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왔 Layout of poly-V-belt drive E 350/E 350 4MATIC

E 500/E 500 4MATIC

E 55 AMG

Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive

1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator (alternator)

1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley

The E 55 AMG has two poly-V-belts (belt one shown in purple/belt two shown in black). 1 Idler pulley 2 Automatic belt tensioner 3 Power steering pump 4 Air conditioning compressor 5 Crankshaft 6 Coolant pump 7 Generator (alternator) 8 Idler pulley 9 Automatic belt tensioner a Super charger

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E 350 (211.2561) E 350 4MATIC (211.2871) 272
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.66 in (92.90 mm) 3.39 in (86.00 mm) 213.5 cu in (3498 cm3) 10.7:1
268 hp/6000 rpm3
(200 kW/6000 rpm) 258 lb-ft/2400 rpm - 5000 rpm (350 Nm/2400 rpm - 5000 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-4-3-6-2-5
2404 mm

E 5002 (211.2701) E 500 4MATIC (211.2831) 113
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 303.0 cu in (4966 cm3) 10:1
302 hp/5600 rpm2
(225 kW/5600 rpm) 339 lb-ft/2700 rpm - 4250 rpm (460 Nm/2700 rpm - 4250 rpm) 6300 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2390 mm

Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt 1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. 2 Not available in the U.S. 3 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

Technical data Engine

Model

Engine Mode of operation No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to SAE J 1349

Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349

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Model Engine Mode of operation No. of cylinders Bore Stroke Total piston displacement Compression ratio Output acc. to SAE J 1349

Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349

Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belts

E 55 AMG (211.2761) 113
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.82 in (97.00 mm) 3.60 in (92.00 mm) 331.8 cu in (5439 cm3) 9:1
469 hp/6100 rpm2
(350 kW/6100 rpm) 516 lb-ft/2650 rpm - 4500 rpm (700 Nm/2650 rpm - 4500 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Belt one: 1289 mm Belt two: 2449 mm

1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corre-

sponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.

2 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

Technical data Engine

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앫 MOE = Mercedes-Benz Original

Extended (tires with limited run-flat characteristics) original equipment tires

Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz may result in dam- age that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

For information on driving with MOExtended tires, see “MOExtended system*” (컄 page 451).

Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimen- tal effects, such as 앫 poor handling characteristics 앫 increased noise 앫 increased fuel consumption Moreover, tires and rims not approved by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimensional variations and dif- ferent tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts. Damage to the tires or the vehi- cle may be the result.

Technical data Rims and tires

Only use tires which have been tested and approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed to pro- vide best possible performance in con- junction with the driving safety systems on your vehicle such as ABS or ESP®. Tires specially developed for your vehicle and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by finding the following on the tire’s side- wall: 앫 MO = Mercedes-Benz Original

equipment tires AMG vehicles: Does not apply to all approved tires on AMG vehicles. For information on tested and approved tires for AMG vehicles, contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with the recommended tire inflation pres- sures is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. Some vehicles may have sup- plemental tire inflation pressure infor- mation for driving at high speeds (컄 page 334) or for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle con- dition. If such information is provided, it can be found on the placard located on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly and should only be adjusted on cold tires. Follow tire man- ufacturer’s maintenance recommenda- tion included with the vehicle.

The following pages also list the ap- proved wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehicles with winter tires. Winter tires are not available as standard or optional factory-equip- ment, but can be purchased from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Depending on vehicle model and the standard or optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire configuration on your vehicle (Appearance Package, Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with winter tires approved for your ve- hicle model may also require the pur- chase of two or four wheel rims of the recommended size for use with these winter tires. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for more infor- mation.

Technical data Rims and tires

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E 350 (Appearance Package*) E 500

E 350
E 350 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC 8 J x 17 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/45 R17 95H M+S 245/45 R17 99V XL (Extra Load) M+S. 245/45 R17 99V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

8 J x 17 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/45 R17 95H

Technical data Rims and tires

Same size tires

17’’ tires

Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires1
All-season tires1
Winter tires1,2
1 Radial-ply tires 2 Not available as factory equipment.

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Technical data Rims and tires

18’’ tires

Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires2
All-season tires Winter tires2,3
1 Not available in Canada. 2 Radial-ply tires 3 Not available as factory equipment.

E 55 AMG

E 350 4MATIC (Sport Package*)1
E 500 4MATIC (Sport Package*) 8 J x 18 EH2
8 J x 18 EH2
1.18 in (30 mm) 1.18 in (30 mm) 245/40 ZR18 97Y XL (Extra Load) 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S. -

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E 350 (Sport Package*) E 500 (Sport Package*) E 55 AMG 8 J x 18 EH2
1.18 in (30 mm) 245/40 ZR18
9 J x 18 EH2
1.54 in (39 mm) 265/35 ZR18 XL (Extra Load)2

Technical data Rims and tires

Mixed size tires

Front axle: Rims (light alloy)

Rear axle:

Wheel offset Summer tires1
Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires1

1 Radial-ply tires 2 Must not be used with snow chains.

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MOExtended tires*

E 350
E 350 (Appearance Package*) E 350 4MATIC E 500
E 500 4MATIC 8 J x 17 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/45 R17 95 W MOExtended 245/45 R17 99V XL (Extra Load) M+S .MOExtended

Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires1,2
All-season tires Winter tires1,2,3
1 Radial-ply tires 2 Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (U.S. vehicles) only. 3 Not available as factory equipment.

Technical data Rims and tires

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Collapsible tire (E 55 AMG without fold- ing third row seat only)

6 B x 18

Rim Wheel offset 0.98 (25 mm) Tire 1 Must not be used with snow chains.

175/55-18 95P1

E 55 AMG with folding third row seat is equipped with TIREFIT (컄 page 440).

Technical data Rims and tires

Spare wheel

Minispare wheel (except E 55 AMG)

4 B x 17

Rim Wheel offset 1.34 (34 mm) Tire 1 Must not be used with snow chains.

T 155/70 R17 110 M1

Please compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yel- low label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the spare wheel tire to the recommended tire inflation pres- sure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim.

Please note that the tire inflation pres- sure of the Minispare and the collaps- ible tire differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires. Make sure the Minispare wheel is in- flated to approximately 61 psi (4.2 bar). Inflate the collapsible tire (컄 page 449) to approximately 51 psi (3.5 bar).

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왔 Electrical system Model Generator (alternator) Starter motor Battery (auxiliary) Battery (main) Spark plugs

Electrode gap Tightening torque

Technical data Electrical system

E 350, E 350 4MATIC 14 V/150 A 14 V/1.7 kW 12 V/12 Ah 12 V/95 Ah Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33
NGK PLKR 6A 0.031 in (0.8 mm) 15 - 22 lb-ft (20 - 30 Nm)

E 500, E 500 4MATIC 14 V/150 A 14 V/1.7 kW 12 V/12 Ah 12 V/95 Ah Bosch F8 DPP 332U NGK PFR 5R-11
0.039 in (1.00 mm) 18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)

E 55 AMG 14 V/180 A 14 V/1.7 kW 12 V/12 Ah 12 V/95 Ah NGK IL FR 6 A

0.031 in (0.8 mm) 18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)

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E 350
191.7 in (4868 mm) 78.3 in (1990 mm)

58.9 in (1495 mm) 58.4 in (1483 mm)

E 5001
191.7 in (4868 mm) 78.3 in (1990 mm)

E 55 AMG 191.8 in (4871 mm) 78.3 in (1990 mm)

58.5 in (1485 mm)

58.5 in (1485 mm)

112.4 in (2854 mm) 61.4 in (1559 mm) 61.1 in (1552 mm)

112.4 in (2854 mm) 61.7 in (1567 mm) 61.4 in (1560 mm)

112.4 in (2854 mm) 62.3 in (1583 mm) 61.3 in (1558 mm)

Technical data Main dimensions and weight

Main dimensions

Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width (exterior view mirrors folded out) Overall vehicle height Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC*) (optional on E 350; standard on E 500/E 55 AMG) Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear 1 Not available in the U.S.

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Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width (exterior view mirrors folded out) Overall vehicle height Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC*) (optional on E 350; standard on E 500) Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear

E 320 4MATIC 191.7 in (4868 mm) 78.3 in (1990 mm)

58.9 in (1495 mm) 58.4 in (1483 mm)

112.4 in (2854 mm) 61.3 in (1557 mm) 61.1 in (1552 mm)

E 500 4MATIC 191.7 in (4868 mm) 78.3 in (1990 mm)

58.5 in (1485 mm)

112.4 in (2854 mm) 61.6 in (1565 mm) 61.4 in (1560 mm)

Weight

Max. roof load

220 lbs (100 kg)

Technical data Main dimensions and weight

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities

Engine with oil filter

Model E 350
E 350 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC E 500
E 55 AMG

Automatic transmission E 350
E 500
E 350 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC E 55 AMG E 350 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC

Front axle

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Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.

Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser- vice Products Pamphlet, or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Approved engine oils

8.0 US qt (7.5 l) 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 8.5 US qt (8.0 l)

6.9 US qt (6.5 l)

8.0 US qt (7.5 l) 0.63 US qt (0.6 l)

MB Automatic Transmission Fluid

Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

Rear axle

Transfer case

Power steering Front wheel hubs Brake system Cooling system

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Model E 350
E 350 4MATIC E 500
E 500 4MATIC E 55 AMG E 350 4MATIC E 500 4MATIC

E 350
E 350 4MATIC E 500
E 500 4MATIC E 55 AMG

Capacity 1.06 US qt (1.0 l)

1.37 US qt (1.3 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

0.62 US qt (0.585 l)

MB Transfer Case Fluid

approx. 0.95 US qt (0.9 l) MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S) approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease 1.1 US qt (1.05 l) 10.7 US qt (10.0 l)

MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze

11.9 US qt (11.3 l)

13.8 US qt (13.2 l)

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Fuel tank

Model

including a reserve of all except E 55 AMG including a reserve of E 55 AMG

Capacity 21.12 US gal (80.0 l) 2.38 US gal (9.0 l)

3.7 US gal (14.0 l)

Air conditioning system

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Gasoline engines: Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON) Diesel engine: Diesel fuels according to ASTM D 975 grades 1-D and 2-D R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1

Windshield washer Windshield washer and head- lamp cleaning system 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available pre-

4.8 US qt (4.5 l) 7.4 US qt (7.0 l)

mixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (컄 page 490).

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Engine oils

Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters re- quired for vehicles with Maintenance Sys- tem (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles). For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Ap- proved Service Products pamphlet, or con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Using engine oils and oil filters of spec- ification other than those expressly re- quired for the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles), or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) will result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Please follow Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) recommendations for sched- uled oil changes. Failure to do so could result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Brake fluid

During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere.

Engine oil additives

Warning!

Do not blend oil additives with engine oil. They may damage the engine. Damage or malfunctions resulting from blending oil additives are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Air conditioning refrigerant

R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil are used in the air condition- ing system. Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lu- bricating oil. Otherwise damage to the system will occur.

Under extremely strenuous operating condi- tions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system, thus re- ducing the system’s efficiency.

Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Mainte- nance Booklet for replacement interval.

Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro- vide you with additional information.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Premium unleaded gasoline

Warning!

Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious inju- ry. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking materials near gasoline!

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To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gaso- line must be used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially

filled with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible

앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration

앫 Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two per- sons and no luggage

앫 Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum ac- celerator pedal position if the vehi- cle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain

Gasoline additives

A major concern among engine manufac- turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso- line. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon depos- its. After an extended period of using fuels without such additives, carbon deposits can build up especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to en- gine performance problems such as: 앫 Warm-up hesitation 앫 Unstable idle 앫 Knocking/pinging 앫 Misfire 앫 Power loss

In areas where carbon deposits may be en- countered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory Approved Service Products Pamphlet for a listing of approved product(s). Follow di- rections on product label. Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary costs and may be harmful to the engine operation. Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending addition- al fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed in the Fac- tory Approved Service Products pamphlet are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Fuel requirements

Coolants

Use only premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM standard D 439: 앫 The octane number (posted at the

pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) Octane Num- ber and the Motor (M) Octane Number: (R+M)/2). This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%. The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.

The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which pro- vides: 앫 Corrosion protection 앫 Freeze protection 앫 Boiling protection (by increasing the

boiling point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -22°F (-30°C) and corro- sion protection. If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the cool- ant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C). The coolant solution must be used year-round to provide the necessary corro- sion protection and increase boil-over pro- tection. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval.

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Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze agent. Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Factory Approved Service Products pam- phlet) are used to renew the coolant con- centration or bring it back up to the proper level. To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 45% anticor- rosion/antifreeze [equivalent to freeze protection to approximately - 22°F (-30°C)]. If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze [freeze protection to approximately - 49°F (-45°C)], the engine temperature will in- crease due to the lower heat transfer capa- bility of the solution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorro- sion/antifreeze.

If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leak- age). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instructions. The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, con- sult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of alumi- num parts. The use of aluminum compo- nents in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifical- ly formulated to protect the aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorro- sion/antifreeze coolant will result in a sig- nificantly shortened service life).

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Model

E 350/E 350 4MATIC E 500/E 500 4MATIC E 55 AMG

Approx. freeze protection – 35°F (– 37°C) 5.3 US qt (5.0 l) 6.0 US qt (5.65 l) 7.0 US qt (6.6 l)

– 49°F (– 45°C) 5.9 US qt (5.5 l) 6.6 US qt (6.2 l) 7.7 US qt (7.3 l)

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Windshield and headlamp washer system

Both the windshield and headlamp washer systems are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of