! Add premixed coolant solution only. Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -35°F (-37°C), the boiling point of the cool- ant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).
491
To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 50% anticor- rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approximately -35°F [-37°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 leakage). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instruc- tions. 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 an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protec- tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for re- placement interval. 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 are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level. For information on other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
492
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum com- ponents in motor vehicle engines necessi- tates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity
aluminum parts. Failure to use such anti- corrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life. 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 an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.
Model
E 350 4MATIC E 63 AMG
Approx. freeze protection -35°F (-37°C) 5.3 US qt (5.0 l) 6.2 US qt (5.9 l)
-49°F (-45°C) 5.9 US qt (5.5 l) 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
493
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Windshield washer system and head- lamp cleaning system*
Warning!
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.
Both the windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* are supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. The windshield washer reservoir has a ca- pacity of approximately: 앫 6.9 US qt (6.5 l) in vehicles with a
headlamp cleaning system*
앫 4.8 US qt (4.5 l) in vehicles without a
headlamp cleaning system*
왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or con- centrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer sol- vent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).
494
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
water (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] water).
For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and commercially avail- able premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts
solvent (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] solvent).
Index
ABS 97
Indicator lamp 378
Messages in display 396, 411
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 191
Accessory weight 358
Accident 60
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Head-
lamps
Active head restraints 87
Adaptive Damping System see ADS
ADS 261
Air bags 70
Children 71
Front, Driver 74
Front, Passenger 74
Safety guidelines 72
Side impact 75
Window curtain 75
Air conditioning refrigerant 489
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system
Air conditioning, Cooling 218, 235
Air distribution 213, 230
Air pressure 358
Air pressure see Tire inflation
AUDIO menu 165
Operating CD player 166
Selecting radio station 165
Selecting satellite radio* station 165
Audio search function 180
Audio system
CD mode 166
Auto-dimming
Rear view mirrors 200
Automatic central locking, Control
system 180
Automatic headlamp mode 142
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 149
Automatic locking when driving 180
Automatic shift program 193
pressure 341
Air pump, electric
Turning on 460
Air recirculation mode 216, 233
Air vents 213, 230
Air volume 214, 231
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)
Messages in display 428
Suspension tuning 262
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 261
Vehicle level control 262
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 430, 458
AMG menu 161
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 493
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 106
Anti-theft alarm system 106
Immobilizer 106
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 314
Ashtrays 285
Aspect ratio 358
495
Index
Automatic transmission
Backrest 266
Accelerator position 191
Automatic shift program 193
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 199
Gear ranges 192
Gear selector lever 187
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 194
Gear selector lever positions 189
Gear shifting malfunctions 199
Kickdown 191
Kickdown, manual shift program 199
Manual shift program E 63 AMG 197
Program mode selector switch 193
Shifting procedure 188
Starting engine 52
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting
E 63 AMG 195
BabySmartTM
Airbag deactivation system 81
Self-test 81
Folding rearward 267
Seat 43
Seat, multicontour* 131
Backup lamps
Messages in display 420
Replacing bulbs 442
Bar 358
BAS 99
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 440
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 440
Batteries, Vehicle
Charging 465
Disconnecting 464
Installing 465
Jump starting 466
Messages in display 410
Reconnecting 465
Removing 464
Bead 358
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
496
Block heater* (Canada only) 364
Brake fluid
Checking 322
Messages in display 411
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 371
Replacing bulbs 442
Brake pads
Message in display 410
Brake-in recommendations 308
Brakes 310
High-performance brake system
(E 63 AMG only) 312
Warning lamp 381
Break-in period 308
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
Button, In instrument cluster 27
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 486
Cargo compartment
Closing the tailgate 123
Fuse box 472
Lamp 151
Message in display 428
Opening 121
Tie-down rings 270
Cargo compartment cover 276
Cargo management system* 271
Belt reel 272
Cargo tie-down ring 272
Mounting elements 271
Telescoping rod 273
Cargo net 275
Cargo tie-down rings 270
Carpets, cleaning 374
Catalytic converter 318
CD player 166
Center console
Lower part 30
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp 391
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 126, 180
Locking/unlocking from inside 127
Index
Central locking switch 127
Certification label 476
Checking
Oil level 326
Checking tire pressure electronically with
the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 344
Children in the vehicle 88
Air bags 71
Blocking of rear window operation 95
Indicator lamp, front passenger front
air bag 81
Climate control system
4-zone automatic climate
control 222
Air conditioning refrigerant 489
Air conditioning, Cooling 218, 235
Air distribution 213, 230
Air recirculation mode 216, 233
Air volume 214, 231
Automatic mode 211, 228
Control panel, Rear 220, 237
Deactivating system 211, 227
Dual-zone automatic climate
control 206
Infant and child restraint systems 89
LATCH-type child seat anchors 94
Front defroster 214, 231
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 216,
Cigarette lighter 286
232
Rear climate control 237
Residual engine heat (REST) 219,
236
Clock 27, 174
Setting time 175
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 358
Collapsible tire 483
Collapsible wheel chock 434
497
Index
COMAND see separate COMAND operat-
Convenience submenu
ing instructions
Activating easy-entry/exit
Combination filter with pollutant-sensitive
feature 181
air-recirculation mode 235
Combination switch 56, 145
Control system 155
Multifunction display 155
Multifunction steering wheel 156
Resetting to factory settings 170
Control system menus 158, 159
AMG 161
AUDIO 165
Distronic* 167
NAV* 167
Settings 169
Standard display 161
TEL* 184
Trip computer 183
Vehicle status message memory 168
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 182
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 493
Capacities 487
Checking coolant level 329
Messages in display 412, 413, 414
Temperature 320
Temperature indicator 153
Warning lamp 384
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 146
Cruise control 246
Cup holders 282
Curb weight 358
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 17
Control system submenus 157
Convenience 181
Instrument cluster 172
Lighting 176
Time/Date 174
Vehicle 180
498
Date display, setting 175, 176
Daytime running lamp mode 143
Setting 176, 177
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 215, 232
Defrosting, Front 214, 231
Defrosting, Rear 204
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 178
Interior lighting 179
Department of Transportation see DOT Difficulties
While driving 60
With starting 53
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 161
Dimensions, vehicle 485
Direction of rotation (tires) 335
Displays
Digital speedometer 161
Distronic* 252
Maintenance service indicator 365
Messages in display 409
Multifunction display 155
Outside temperature 155, 173
Symbol messages 409
Text messages 396
Vehicle status message memory 169
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 155
Distance to empty (Range), Trip
computer 184
Distronic* 249
Driving
Activating/deactivating 255
Cleaning system sensor 372
Control system 167
Distance warning function 258
Driving hints 259
Menu 253
Messages in display 397
Sensor cover 372
Warning and indicator lamps 252
Door
Entry lamps 151
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 36,
112
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 37, 117
Message in display 428
Opening from inside/outside 120
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 299
Unlocking, Mechanical key 435
Door control panel 34
Door handle 34
DOT 359
Drinking and driving 309
Abroad 317
Hydroplaning 314
In winter 316
Instructions 49, 309
Problems 60
Safety systems 97
Through standing water 317
With Distronic* 259
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 104
ABS 97
BAS 99
EBP 100
ESP® 100
Driving systems
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 261
Cruise control 246
Distronic* 249
Driving tips 191
Accelerator position 191
Kickdown 191
Index
Easy-entry/exit feature 46, 181
EBP 100
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 484
Electronic Stability Program see
ESP® 100
Emergency calls
Tele Aid calls 294
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 199
Emergency operations
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 437
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 435
Remote door unlock 299
Tilt/sliding sunroof, Manual
operation 438
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
499
Index
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 466
First aid kit 430
Flat tire, changing 451
Fuses 471
Hazard warning flasher 148
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 378, 379, 380, 381, 382,
383, 384, 385, 388, 389
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 468
Emission control 319
Information label 477
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 477
Emission control system warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 478
Block heater* (Canada only) 364
Cleaning 370
Compartment 324
Malfunction indicator lamp 382, 383,
412
Starting 52
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 53
Starting with the SmartKey 52
Tachometer 27
Technical data 479
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 64
Turning off with the SmartKey 63
Engine compartment
Hood 324
Engine coolant see Coolant Engine malfunction indicator lamp 382,
383, 412
Engine oil
Adding 327
Additives 489
Changing 327
Checking level 326
Consumption 326
Filler neck 328
Messages in display 416
Oil dipstick 327
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 489
Message in the display 382, 383,
Engine oil level 323
ESP® 100
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP® 104
Messages in display 396, 411
Warning lamp 379, 380
ETD
Safety guidelines 72
Exterior lamp switch 141
Exterior rear view mirrors 47
Exterior view 22
Filler neck, Engine oil 328
First aid kit 430
Flat tire 451
Lowering the vehicle 461
Mounting the spare wheel 456, 458
Preparing the vehicle 451
Sealing tires with TIREFIT 451
Spare wheel 456
TIREFIT kit 451
Flexible Service System see FSS
Floormats 289
412
Number 476
500
Index
Fluids
Front seat head restraints see Head re-
Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 322,
Automatic transmission fluid 486
Brake fluid 487
Capacities 486
Engine coolant 487
Engine oil 486
Power steering fluid 487
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 488
Fog lamps 144
Messages in display 420, 421, 422,
423
Replacing bulbs 444
Folding bench seat
Folding back 136
Folding bench seat in cargo
compartment 134
Four wheel electronic traction system with
ESP® see 4MATIC
4MATIC 104
Front air bags 74
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag
Messages in display 391
straints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 365
Fuel 309, 322
Additives 491
Capacities, Fuel tank 488
Filling the tank 321
Fuel filler flap and cap 321
Fuel reserve warning lamp 385
Premium unleaded gasoline 322
Requirements
Gasoline additives 491
Premium unleaded gasoline 490
Requirements, Octane rating (Gasoline
engine) 490
Technical data 486
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 183
Since start 183
Fuel filler flap 321
Locking/unlocking 321
Opening 321
Fuel reserve warning lamp 27
Fuel tank
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 74, 79
Capacity 488
Filler flap 321
488, 490
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 486
Fuses 471
Aids for replacing fuses 471
Fuse box in cargo compartment 472
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 472
Fuse chart 471
Fuse extractor 471
Replacing 471
Spare fuses 471
Garage door opener 31, 300
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 359
Gear range
Automatic transmission 192
Limiting 192
Shifting into optimal 195, 196
501
Index
Gear selector lever 52, 187
Head restraints 128
Heated steering wheel (Canada
Cleaning 374
Gearshift pattern 187
Lock 52
Position 188, 189
Position indicator 52
Shifting procedure 188
Unlocking in an emergency 437
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission 194
Glove box 280
Good visibility 200
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 359
GVWR 359
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 374
Hazard warning flasher 148
502
Comfort head restraint, Adjusting 44
Folding back 130
Front seat, Adjusting 43
Rear seat, Removing and
installing 128
Removing and installing 130
Headlamp cleaning system* 200
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps* 141
Automatic headlamp mode 142
Bi-Xenon* 141
Cleaning lenses 371
Cleaning system* 200
Halogen 444
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 142
Replacing bulbs 444
Switch 56
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 374
Heated seats* 132
only) 288
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control 262
High beam flasher 146
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 27, 146
Replacing bulbs 443
Switching on 146
High mounted brake lamp 443
High-performance brake system
(E 63 AMG only) 312
Hood 324
Message in display 428
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 314
Identification labels 476
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 477
Ignition 38, 52
Immobilizer 106
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Index
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
Key, SmartKey
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
sure
Inside door handle 120
Instrument cluster 26, 152
Illumination brightness 152
Lamps 378
Multifunction display 155
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off 179
Interior rear view mirror 47
Auto-dimming mirrors 200
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
Jack 433
Jump starting 466
Key, Mechanical 435
Loss of 119
Battery check lamp 110
Checking batteries 119
Factory setting 112
Global locking 112, 113
Global unlocking 112, 113
Locking/unlocking 36, 65, 110
Loss of 119
Messages in the multifunction
display 418, 419
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof 241
Opening and closing the
windows 241
Opening, Tailgate 121
Positions in starter switch 37
Remote control 110
Replacing batteries 440
Restoring to factory setting 113
Selective setting 112
Starting the engine 52
Turning off the engine 63
Battery check lamp 114
Checking batteries 119
Factory setting 116
Global locking 117, 118
Global unlocking 117, 118
Locking/unlocking 37, 65, 113
Loss of 119
Messages in the multifunction
display 418, 419
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof 241
Opening and closing the
windows 241
Opening, Tailgate 121
Replacing batteries 440
Restoring to factory setting 118
Selective setting 117
Starting the engine 53
Turning off the engine 64
KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Kickdown 191
Kilopascal 359
503
Index
Labels
Certification 476
Emission control information 476
Vacuum line routing diagram 477
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch 56, 141
Front 442
Messages in display 420
Rear 443
Switching on/off 141
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 378
Battery (SmartKey) 113, 117
Brakes 381
CHECK ENGINE 382, 383
Coolant 384
Distance warning lamp* 252
Engine diagnostics 382, 383
Engine malfunction 27, 382, 383
ESP® 27, 379, 380
Fog lamps 144
Front passenger front air bag off 29,
74, 81, 391, 392
Fuel reserve 27, 385
High beam headlamps 27
504
Instrument cluster 378, 379, 380,
381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 388, 389
Locking the vehicle 61
In an emergency 436
Low beam headlamps 27
Seat belt telltale 27, 386
Seat belts 386
SRS 69
Turn signals 27
Language, Setting 172
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
License plate lamps 443
Messages in display 421
Replacing bulbs 447
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 373
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 286
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode 143
Lighting, Exterior and interior 141
Limp-Home Mode 199
Loading 266
Split rear bench seat* 266
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 177
Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 65
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 119
Key, SmartKey 119
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 119
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 475
Low beam headlamps 56
Indicator lamp 27
Replacing bulbs 442
Switching on 56
Lubricants 486
Lumbar support 131
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 367
Clearing service indicator
message 366
FSS (Canada vehicles) 365
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 365
Resetting service indicator 367
Service indicator 365
Service indicator message 365
Index
Service term exceeded 366
Multifunction display 155
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 418,
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Manual operations
Unlocking the tailgate 436
Manual shift program (E 63 AMG)
Deactivating 199
Manual shift program E 63 AMG 197
Maximum load rating, Tires 359
Maximum loaded vehicle weight, Tire infla-
tion pressure 359
Maximum tire inflation pressure 359
Mechanical key 435
Memory function see Seats
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 47
Auto-dimming 200
Exterior rear view mirror 47
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 202
Interior rear view mirror 47
MON 322
Multicontour seat* 131
Changing settings see Control system
419
menus and Control system sub- menus
Selecting language 172
Multifunction display messages
ABS 396, 411
Batteries 410
Brake fluid 411
Brake pads 410
Cargo compartment 428
Check engine 382, 383
Coolant 412, 413, 414
Cruise control 397
Distronic* 397
Door 428
Engine oil 416
ESP® 396, 400, 411
Fog lamps 420, 421, 422, 423
Hood 428
Light sensor 422
Parking brake 411
Parking lamps 421
PRE-SAFE® 405
Reserve fuel 417
SRS 427
Taillamps 423
Tele Aid 427
Telephone* 428
Tires 425
Turn signals 424
Windshield washer fluid 428
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 156
Button operation 156
NAV* menu 167
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 167
Net, parcel 282
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 187, 189
Night security illumination 144
Normal occupant weight 359
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 476,
477
505
Index
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 359
Occupant safety 68
Air bags 70
Children and air bags 71
Children in the vehicle 88
Fastening the seat belt 49
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 79
Infant and child restraint systems 89
LATCH-type child seat anchors 94
OCS 75
Seat belts 49, 72
OCS 75
Self-test 80
Odometer 155
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 194
Steering wheel gearshift control
E 63 AMG 195
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 371
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 365, 366
Overhead control panel 31
Paintwork, Cleaning 369
Panic alarm 96
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 282
Parking 313
On hills 61, 313
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 61, 313
Parking brake 54, 62
Message in display 411
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 140, 202
Gear position 52
Parts service 474
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica- tor lamp
Passenger compartment
Fuse box 472
Interior lighting 149
Interior rear view mirror 47
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 282
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 309
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 373
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 430
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 478
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 310
Power outlet 287
Power seat see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 243
Emergency operations 438
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Opening/closing 243
Opening/closing in an
emergency 438
Stopping 245
Synchronizing 245
Power washer 369
Power windows 239
Cleaning 372
Operating 239
Rear door window, Blocking
operation 95
Synchronizing 241
Practical hints 378
506
PRE-SAFE®
Rear seat head restraints see Head re-
Messages in display 396, 405
straints
Problems
While driving 60
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 359
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift program Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 193
PSI 360
Push-start see Tow-start
Radio
Selecting stations 165
Selecting stations (satellite*) 165
Radio transmitters 318
Reading lamp, front 150
Reading lamp, rear 151
Rear bench seat, foldable 266
Rear door ashtray see Ashtray
Rear door window
Blocking operation 95
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 145
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 204
Rear window wiper/washer 59
Recommended inflation pressure 360
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 299
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 489
Refueling 321
Regular checks 322
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts,
Telltale 386
Remote control see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 299
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 446
Brake lamps 444
Headlamps 444
High beam headlamps 443
High mounted brake lamp 443
License plate lamps 443, 447
Low beam headlamps 442, 444
Parking lamps 443, 446
Side marker lamps 442
Side marker lamps, front 446
Index
Tail lamps 443, 447
Turn signal lamps 442, 446
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Message in display 417
Reset button, In instrument cluster 152,
170
Reset tool
Depository 439
Restraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 187, 189
Rims 360, 480
Roadside Assistance 12
Roller sunblind* 204
RON 322
Rubber parts, cleaning 373
Run Flat Indicator 342
Safety
Driving safety systems 97
Occupant 68
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts 49
507
Index
Satellite radio* 165
Seat belt force limiter 85
Seat belts 82
Children in the vehicle 88
Cleaning 374
Fastening 49
Height adjustment 51
Proper use of 51, 84
Safety guidelines 72
Telltale 27, 386
Warning lamp 386
Seat cushions
Removing and installing 135
Seating capacity 336
Seats 41, 128
Easy-entry/exit feature 46
Heater* 132
Memory function 138
Multicontour seat* 131
Split rear bench seat* 266
Ventilation* 133
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 270
Selector lever
Message in the display 405
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
508
Self-test
Shift program mode, Automatic
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation
transmission 193
system 81
OCS 80
Tele Aid 293
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life, Tires 333
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 474
Settings 116
Control system menus and
submenus 157, 159
Date 175, 176
Individual, Vehicle 169
Memory function 139
Resetting all, Control system 170
Selective, SmartKey 112
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 117
Time 175
Shifting, Automatic transmission 187
Side impact air bags 75
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 371
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 360
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 364
Snow tires 363
Spare fuses 471
Spare wheel 433
Mounting 456
Speed settings
Cruise control 248
Distronic* 255
Speedometer 27, 252
Split rear bench seat* 266
SRS 68
Indicator lamp 27, 388
Message in display 427
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 374
Standing water, Driving through 317
Starter switch 37
Positions 37
Starting difficulties, Engine 53
Starting, Engine 52
Steering column 45
Steering wheel 45
Buttons 28
Cleaning 374
Sun visors 203
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 262
For sporty driving style 262
Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)
Symbols used in this operator’s
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
manual 15
gearshifting E 63 AMG
Automatic transmission 195
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 299
Storage box in cargo compartment 274
Storage compartments 32
Cup holder 283
Glove box 280
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 280
Rear armrest 281
Rear center console 280
Ruffled storage bags 281
Storing
Tires 334
Submenus
In control system 159
Submenus see Control system submenus
Tachometer 27, 153
Overspeed range 153
Tail lamps 447
Cleaning lenses 371
Messages in display 423
Replacing bulbs 447
Tailgate
Closing 123
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 118
Opening 121, 122
Taillamps
Messages in display 423
Tar stains 369
Index
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 489
Brake fluid 489
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. 486
Coolant 491
Electrical system 484
Engine 479
Engine oil additives 489
Engine oils 489
Fuel requirements 490
Gasoline additives 491
Premium unleaded gasoline 490
Rims and tires 480
Weight 485
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 488
509
Tether attachment points, see Children in
Instructions for use 451
Index
Tele Aid 292
Temperature
Emergency calls 294
Information 297
Initiating an emergency call
manually 295
Messages in display 427
Remote door unlock 299
Roadside Assistance 296
SOS button 295
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 299
Coolant 153
Interior temperature 212, 229
Outside 173
Setting display unit 173
the vehicle
Tie-down rings, Cargo compartment 270
Tightening torque 461
Time 175, 176
Setting minutes 175
System self-check 293
Telephone* 28, 184, 289
TIN 360
Tire
Answering/ending a call 185
Changing mobile phone cradle 292
Compartment 283
Hands-free microphone 31
Inserting mobile phone cradle 290
Installing a different mobile phone
Vehicle maximum load on 361
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 336
Tire and loading terminology 358
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 453
cradle 292
Message in display 428
Operation 184
Phone book 186
Redialing 186
510
Checking 340
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS)*, (Canada only) 344
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flap
Tire load rating 360
Tire ply composition and material
used 360
Tire speed rating 360
TIREFIT
TIREFIT kit 451
Tires 332, 480
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 344
Advanced TPMS malfunction
telltale 389
Air pressure 340
Care and maintenance 333
Chains 364
Cleaning 334
Direction of rotation, Spinning 335
Driving instructions 313
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 341
Inflation pressure 341, 348
Information Placard 336
Inspection 333
Messages in display 425
Problems under-/overinflation 348
Retreads 332
Rims and tires 480
Rotation 361
Service life 333
Sizes 481
Snow 363
Speed rating 315, 351
Storing 334
Temperature 341, 357
Terminology 358
Traction 314
Tread depth 334, 363
Wear pattern 361
Winter 363
Tools 430
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 92
Total load limit 360
Towing eye bolt 470
Towing the vehicle 468
Tow-start 466, 468
Traction 360
Transmission fluid level 328
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 317
Tread 360
Tread depth 334, 363
Treadwear indicators 360
Trip computer 183
Trip odometer 153
Turn signals 56
Additional in mirrors 442
Bulbs 442
Cleaning lenses 371
Indicator lamps 27
Messages in display 424
Replacing bulbs 446
Turning off engine 63
Twin roller blind 275
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 361
Units, Settings
Speedometer 172
Temperature 172
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 490
Unlocking
Tailgate in an emergency 436
Unlocking the vehicle 36
In an emergency 435
Index
Uphill driving
Cruise control 247
Upholstery
Cleaning 374
Useful features 280
Vacuum line routing diagram label 477
Vehicle
Battery 462
Care 368
Control system, settings menu 155
Dimensions 485
Individual settings 169, 171
Locking/unlocking 36, 61, 110
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 435, 436
Lowering 461
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 468
Washing 368
Weight 485
Vehicle jack 432
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC
(Dual Control)
Vehicle lighting 323
511
Winter driving
Block heater* (Canada only) 364
Snow chains 364
Tires 363
Winter driving instructions 316
Winter tires 363
Wood trims, cleaning 375
Index
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 270
Instructions 269
Load limit 337
Terminology 358
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 361
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 299
Vehicle status message memory 168
Vehicle tool kit 430
Vehicle jack 432
Vehicle washing 370
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 258
Distronic* 252
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 85
Parking brake 55
Seat belt telltale 386, 387
Warranty coverage 475
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 494
Washing the vehicle 368
Wear pattern, Tires 361
512
Weight, Vehicle 485
Wheel
Change 456
Removing 458
Spare 458
Tightening torque 461
Wheels, Sizes 481
Wheels, Tires and 332
Window curtain air bags 75
Windows see Power windows 239
Windows, cleaning 372
Windshield
Cleaning 59
Cleaning wiper blades 372
Defogging 215, 232
Windshield washer fluid 494
Messages in display 428
Mixing ratio 494
Refilling 331
Wiping 59
Windshield washer system 494
Windshield wipers 57
Cleaning wiper blades 372
Replacing front wiper blades 449
Replacing rear wiper blade 450
Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly.
For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
Warning!
To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment.
Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Press time August 02, 2006
GSP/TIP
Printed in U. S. A.