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Emergency operations 437


Emission control 319


Gear selector lever, Unlocking 438
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 436
Remote door unlock 300
Tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding pan-


el*, Manual operation 439


Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 125
Trunk lid, Unlocking 437


Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD


Information label 477
Vacuum line routing diagram


label 477


Emission control system warranties 10


505


Index


Engine


Belt layout 478
Block heater* (Canada only) 365
Brake-in recommendations 308
Cleaning 371
Compartment 325
Malfunction indicator lamp 384, 385,


414


Maximum engine speed 479
Message in the display 384, 385,


414


Number 477
Starting 52
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 53
Starting with the SmartKey 53
Tachometer 27
Technical data 479
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 64
Turning off with the SmartKey 63


Engine compartment


Hood 325


Engine coolant see Coolant Engine malfunction indicator lamp 27,


385, 414


506


Engine oil


Adding 329
Additives 495
Changing 329
Checking level 328
Consumption 327
Filler neck 329
Messages in display 418
Oil dipstick 328
Recommended engine oils and oil


filter 495


Engine oil level 324
ESP® 100


Four wheel electronic traction system


with ESP® 105


Messages in display 398, 413
Warning lamp 381, 382


ETD


Safety guidelines 72
Exterior lamp switch 137
Exterior rear view mirrors 47


Parking position 200


Exterior view 22


Filler neck, Engine oil 329
First aid kit 432
Flat tire 452


Lowering the vehicle 458
Mounting the spare wheel 452, 455
Preparing the vehicle 452
Spare wheel 452


Flexible Service System see FSS Floormats 290
Fluids


Automatic transmission fluid 492
Brake fluid 493
Capacities 491
Engine coolant 493
Engine oil 491
Power steering fluid 493
Windshield washer and headlamp


cleaning system 494


Fog lamps 140


Messages in display 422, 423, 424,


425


Replacing bulbs 445


Four wheel electronic traction system with


ESP® see 4MATIC


4MATIC 105


Front air bags 74
Front lamps see Headlamps Front passenger front air bag Messages in display 393


Front passenger front air bag off indicator


lamp 74, 79


Front seat head restraints see Head re-


straints


FSS (Canada vehicles) 366
Fuel 309, 322


Additives 497
Capacities, Fuel tank 494
Diesel fuel 322, 494
Filling the tank 321
Fuel filler flap and cap 321
Fuel reserve warning lamp 387
Premium unleaded gasoline 322
Requirements


Gasoline additives 497
Premium unleaded gasoline 496


Requirements, Octane rating 496
Technical data 491


Fuel consumption statistics


Since last reset 180
Since start 180


Fuel filler flap 321


Locking/unlocking 321
Opening 322


Fuel reserve warning lamp 27
Fuel tank


Capacity 494
Filler flap 321


Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 322,


494, 496


Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.


Capacities 491


Fuses 469


Aids for replacing fuses 469
Fuse box in passenger compartment 470


Fuse box in trunk 470
Fuse chart 469
Fuse extractor 469
Replacing 469
Spare fuses 469


Garage door opener 31, 301
Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 360


Index


Gear range


Automatic transmission 189
Limiting 189
Shifting into optimal 192, 194


Gear selector lever 52, 184


Cleaning 376
Gearshift pattern 184
Lock 52
Position 185, 186
Position indicator 52
Shifting procedure 185
Unlocking in an emergency 438


Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting


Automatic transmission 191


Global locking/unlocking see SmartKey Glove box 282
Good visibility 198
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GVW 360
GVWR 360


Halogen headlamps see Headlamps Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 376
Hazard warning flasher 144


507


Index


Head restraints 129


Comfort head restraint, Adjusting 44
Folding back 130
Front seat, Adjusting 43
Rear seat, Removing and


installing 130


Headlamp cleaning system* 198
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed


shut-off, Exterior lamps


Headlamps


Active Bi-Xenon headlamps* 137
Automatic headlamp mode 138
Bi-Xenon* 137
Cleaning lenses 372
Cleaning system* 198
Halogen 446
High beam see High beam flasher High beam see High beam headlamps Low beam see Low beam headlamps Manual headlamp mode 138
Replacing bulbs 446
Switch 56


Headliner and shelf below rear window,


Cleaning and care of 376


Heated seats* 132


508


Heated steering wheel (Canada only) 289


Height adjustment


Vehicle level control 266


High beam flasher 57, 142
High beam headlamps 57, 137, 444


Indicator lamp 27, 142
Replacing bulbs 444
Switching on 142


High mounted brake lamp 445
High-performance brake system


(E 63 AMG only) 312


Hood 325


Message in display 430


Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control system Hydroplaning 314


Identification labels 476
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 477
Ignition 38
Immobilizer 106
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and


warning


Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-


dren in the vehicle


Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-


sure


Inside door handle 119
Instrument cluster 26, 148


Illumination brightness 148
Lamps 380
Multifunction display 151


Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,


Illumination brightness


Instrument panel see Instrument cluster Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting


Delayed shut-off 176


Interior rear view mirror 47


Auto-dimming mirrors 198


Interior storage spaces see Storage com-


partments


Jack 432
Jump starting 464


Key, Mechanical 436


Loss of 119
Valet locking 126


Key, SmartKey


Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*


Battery check lamp 110
Checking batteries 119
Factory setting 112
Global locking 112, 113
Global unlocking 112, 113
Locking/unlocking 36, 64, 110
Loss of 119
Messages in the multifunction


display 420, 421


Opening and closing the power


tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 239


Opening and closing the


windows 239


Opening, Trunk 120
Positions in starter switch 37
Remote control 110
Replacing batteries 441
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 116, 117
Locking/unlocking 37, 64, 113
Loss of 119
Messages in the multifunction


display 420, 421, 424


Opening and closing the power


tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 239


Opening and closing the


windows 239


Opening, Trunk 120
Replacing batteries 441
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 188
Kilopascal 360


Index


Labels


Certification 476
Emission control information 476
Vacuum line routing diagram 477


Lamps, exterior


Exterior lamp switch 56, 137
Front 444
Messages in display 422
Rear 445
Switching on/off 137


509


Index


Lamps, indicator and warning


ABS 27, 380
Battery (SmartKey) 113, 117
Brakes 383
CHECK ENGINE 384, 385
Coolant 386
Distance warning lamp* 255
Engine diagnostics 384, 385
Engine malfunction 27, 384, 385
ESP® 27, 381, 382
Fog lamps 140
Front passenger front air bag off 29,


74, 81, 393, 394


Fuel reserve 27, 387
High beam headlamps 27
Instrument cluster 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 390, 391


Low beam headlamps 27
Seat belt telltale 27
Seat belts 388
Seat belts telltale 388
SRS 69
Turn signals 27


Language, Setting 169
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-


dren in the vehicle


510


License plate lamps 445


Messages in display 423
Replacing bulbs 449


Light alloy wheels, cleaning 375
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 288
Lighting


Daytime running lamp mode 139


Lighting, Exterior and interior 137
Limp-Home Mode 197
Loading 273
Loading see Vehicle loading Locator lighting 174
Lock button


Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 65


Locking the vehicle 61


In an emergency 437


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 444
Switching on 56


Lubricants 491
Lumbar support 131


Maintenance 12


Calling up service indicator 368
Clearing service indicator


message 367


FSS (Canada vehicles) 366
Maintenance System (U.S.


vehicles) 366


Resetting service indicator 368
Service indicator 366
Service indicator message 366
Service term exceeded 367


Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps Manual shift program E 63 AMG 194


Deactivating 196


Maximum load rating, Tires 360
Maximum loaded vehicle weight, Tire infla-


tion pressure 360


Maximum tire inflation pressure 361
Mechanical key 436


Memory function see Seats Menus see Control system menus Minispare wheel see Spare wheel Mirrors


Adjusting 47
Auto-dimming 198
Exterior rear view mirror 47
Exterior rear view mirror parking


positions 200


Interior rear view mirror 47


MON 322
Multicontour seat* 131
Multifunction display 151


Changing settings see Control system


menus and Control system sub- menus


Selecting language 169


Multifunction display messages


ABS 398, 413
Batteries 412
Brake fluid 413
Brake pads 412
Check engine 384, 385
Coolant 414, 415, 416
Cruise control 399
Distronic* 399


Door 430
Engine oil 418
ESP® 398, 402, 413
Fog lamps 422, 423, 424, 425
Hood 430
Light sensor 424
Parking brake 413
Parking lamps 423
PRE-SAFE® 398, 407
Reserve fuel 419
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 420,


421


SRS 429
Taillamps 425
Tele Aid 429
Telephone* 430
Tires 427
Trunk 430
Turn signals 426
Windshield washer fluid 430


Multifunction steering wheel 28, 152


Button operation 152


Index


NAV* menu 163
Navigation system


See separate COMAND operating


instructions 163


Net, parcel 284
Neutral gear position, Automatic


transmission 184, 186


Night security illumination 140
Normal occupant weight 361
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 477


Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 361
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


511


Index


OCS 75


Self-test 80
Odometer 151
Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting


Gear selector lever 191
Steering wheel gearshift


control* 192
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 372
Outside temperature see Displays Overdue maintenance service 366, 367
Overhead control panel 31
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 319


Paintwork, Cleaning 370
Panic alarm 96
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding


panel* 245
Cleaning 375
Opening/closing 246
Opening/closing in an


emergency 439


Stopping 248
Synchronizing 248


512


Parcel net


Front passenger footwell 284


Parking 61, 313


On hills 61, 313
Over things that burn, Potential


consequences 61, 313


Parking brake 55, 62


Message in display 413


Parking position


Exterior rear view mirrors 136, 200
Gear position 52


Parktronic*


Activating/deactivating 272
Cleaning system sensors 373
Malfunctioning 272
Minimum distance 270
Range 269
System sensors 373
Warning indicators 25, 271


Parts service 474
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see


Front passenger front air bag off indica- tor lamp


Passenger compartment Interior lighting 145
Interior rear view mirror 47
Main fuse box 470
Parcel net in front passenger


footwell 284


Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 309
Phone see Telephone* Plastic parts, cleaning 375
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 434
Poly-V-belt drive Layout 478


Positions (Memory function) see Seats Power assistance 310
Power outlet 289
Power seat see Seats Power tilt/sliding sunroof 242
Power tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama


roof with power tilt/sliding panel* Emergency operations 439


Index


Power tilt/sliding sunroof* Opening/closing 242
Opening/closing in an


emergency 439


Stopping 244
Synchronizing 244


Power washer 370
Power windows 237


Cleaning 374
Operating 237
Rear door window, Blocking


operation 95


Synchronizing 239


Practical hints 380
PRE-SAFE®


Messages in display 398, 407


Problems


While driving 60
With vehicle 17


Product information 9
Production options weight 361
Program mode see Automatic transmis-


sion, Automatic shift program Program mode selector switch


Automatic shift program 190


PSI 361


Push-start see Tow-start


Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts,


Radio


Selecting stations 161
Selecting stations (satellite*) 161


Radio transmitters 318
Reading lamp, front 146
Reading lamp, rear 147
Rear bench seat*, foldable 276
Rear door ashtray see Ashtray Rear door window


Blocking operation 95


Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 141
Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seat head restraints see Head re-


straints


Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 203
Rear window sunshade* 202
Recommended tire inflation


pressure 361


Recovery services, Stolen vehicle


(Tele Aid) 301


Refrigerant, Air conditioning 495
Refueling 321
Regular checks 323


Telltale 388


Remote control see Key, SmartKey Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 300
Replacing bulbs


Additional turn signals 448
Brake lamps 446
Headlamps 446
High beam headlamps 444
High mounted brake lamp 445
License plate lamps 445, 449
Low beam headlamps 444, 446
Parking lamps 445, 448
Side marker lamps 443
Side marker lamps, front 448
Tail lamps 445, 448
Turn signal lamps 443, 444, 447


Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON Reserve fuel


Message in display 419


Reset button, In instrument cluster 148,


166


Reset tool


Depository 440


513


Index


Restraint system see Children in the vehi-


Seat belts 82


Self-test


cle


Retaining hooks 281
Reverse gear position, Automatic


transmission 184, 186


Rims 361, 481
Roadside Assistance 12
Roller sunblind* 202
RON 322
Roof rack* 273
Rubber parts, cleaning 375
Run Flat Indicator 343


Safety


Driving safety systems 97
Occupant 68
Reporting defects 18


Safety belts see Seat belts 49
Satellite radio* 161
Seat belt force limiter 85


Children in the vehicle 88
Cleaning 376
Fastening 49
Height adjustment 51
Proper use of 51, 84
Safety guidelines 72
Telltale 27, 388
Warning lamp 388
Seating capacity 337
Seats 41, 129


Easy-entry/exit feature 46
Heater* 132
Memory function 134
Multicontour seat* 131
Ventilation* 133


Seats, Rear bench seat* 276
Securing cargo


Cargo tie-down rings 280
Selective setting see SmartKey Selector lever


BabySmartTM air bag deactivation


system 81


OCS 80
Tele Aid 295


Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service


indicator


Service life, Tires 334
Service see Maintenance Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)


or Maintenance System (US vehicles)


Service, Parts 474
Settings 116


Control system menus and


submenus 153


Date 172, 173
Individual, Vehicle 166
Memory function 135
Resetting all, Control system 166
Selective, SmartKey with


Message in the display 407


Selector lever see Gear selector lever


KEYLESS-GO* 117


Time 172


Shelf below rear window, cleaning 376
Shift program mode, Automatic


transmission 190


514


Index


Shifting, Automatic transmission 184
Side impact air bags 75
Side marker lamps


Cleaning lenses 372


Side windows see Power windows Sidewall 361
Ski bag* (Canada only) 274
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 113


Snow chains 365
Snow tires 364
Spare fuses 469
Spare wheel 432
Mounting 452


Speed settings


Cruise control 251
Distronic* 259


Speedometer 27, 255
SRS 68


Indicator lamp 27, 390
Message in display 429


Standing water, Driving through 317
Starter switch 37
Positions 37


Starting difficulties, Engine 54


Starting, Engine 52
Steering column 45
Steering wheel 45


Buttons 28


Suspension tuning


For comfortable driving style 265
For sporty driving style 265


Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual


Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch


Control)


Symbols used in this operator’s


manual 15


Tachometer 27, 149


Overspeed range 149


Tail lamps 448


Cleaning lenses 372
Messages in display 425
Replacing bulbs 448


Taillamps


Messages in display 425


Tar stains 370


gearshifting* Automatic transmission 192


Steering wheel, Cleaning 376
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 301
Storage compartments 32


Cup holder 285
Glove box 282
Parcel net in front passenger


footwell 282


Rear armrest 283
Rear center console 282
Ruffled storage bags 283


Storing


Tires 335


Submenus


In control system


Submenus see Control system menus and


submenus


Sun visors 201
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof Sunshade* 202


515


Index


Technical data


Air conditioning refrigerant 495
Brake fluid 495
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants


Stolen Vehicle Recovery


services 301


System self-check 295
Telephone* 28, 181, 291


etc. 491


Coolant 498
Electrical system 488
Engine 479
Engine oil additives 495
Engine oils 495
Fuel requirements 496
Gasoline additives 497
Premium unleaded gasoline 496
Rims and tires 481
Weight 490
Windshield washer and headlamp


cleaning system 494


Tele Aid 294


Emergency calls 295
Information 298
Initiating an emergency call


manually 297


Messages in display 429
Remote door unlock 300
Roadside Assistance 297
SOS button 297


516


Answering/ending a call 182
Changing mobile phone cradle 293
Compartment 285
Hands-free microphone 31
Inserting in mobile phone cradle 292
Installing a different mobile phone


cradle 294


Message in display 430
Operation 181
Phone book 183
Redialing 183


Temperature


Coolant 149
Interior temperature 210, 227
Outside 170
Setting display unit 170


Tether attachment points, see Children in


the vehicle


Tie-down rings, Trunk 280
Tightening torque 458
Time 172, 173


Setting minutes 172


TIN 361
Tire


Vehicle maximum load on 362


Tire and Loading Information


Placard 337


Tire and loading terminology 359
Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure


Checking 341
Checking tire pressure electronically


with the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 345


Tire inflation pressure see the placard on


the fuel filler flap


Tire load rating 361
Tire ply composition and material


used 361


Tire speed rating 362


Index


Tires 333, 481


Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring


System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 345


Advanced TPMS malfunction


telltale 391


Air pressure 341
Care and maintenance 334
Chains 365
Cleaning 335
Direction of rotation, Spinning 336
Driving instructions 313
Important notes, Tire inflation


pressure 342


Inflation pressure 342, 349
Information Placard 337
Inspection 334
Load rating 361
Messages in display 427
Ply composition and material


used 361


Problems under-/overinflation 349
Retreads 333
Rims and tires 481
Rotation 362
Service life 334


Sizes 482
Snow 364
Spare wheel Speed rating 315, 352, 362
Storing 335
Temperature 342, 358
Terminology 359
Tire Identification Number see TIN Traction 314, 362
Tread 362
Tread depth 335, 364
Treadwear indicators 362
Wear pattern 362, 363
Winter 364


Tools 434
Top tether


Children in the vehicle 92


Total load limit 362
Towing eye bolt 468
Towing the vehicle 466
Tow-start 464, 466
Traction 362
Transmission fluid level 329
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear


selector lever


Traveling abroad 317
Tread 362
Tread depth 335, 364
Treadwear indicators 362
Trip computer 179
Trip odometer 149
Trunk


Cargo area 279
Closing the lid 122
Fuse box 470
Lamp 147
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 118
Message in display 430
Opening 120, 121
Tie-down rings 280
Trunk lid emergency release 125
Unlocking in an emergency 437
Valet locking 126


Turn signals 57


Additional in mirrors 444
Bulbs 444
Cleaning lenses 372
Indicator lamps 27
Messages in display 426
Replacing bulbs 447


Transmission see Automatic transmission


Turning off engine 63


517


Index


Uniform Tire Quality Grading


Standards 362


Units, Settings


Speedometer 169
Temperature 169


Unleaded gasoline, Premium 496
Unlocking the vehicle 36
In an emergency 436


Uphill driving


Cruise control 250


Upholstery


Cleaning 376


Useful features 282


518


Vacuum line routing diagram label 477
Valet locking 126
Vehicle


Battery 460
Care 369
Control system, settings menu 151
Dimensions 489
Individual settings 166, 168
Locking/unlocking 36, 61, 110
Locking/unlocking in an emergency 436, 437


Lowering 458
Modifications and alterations, Operat-


ing safety 16


Towing 466
Washing 369
Weight 490


Vehicle jack 432, 434
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC


(Dual Control)


Vehicle lighting 324


Vehicle loading


Cargo tie-down rings 280
Instructions 279
Load limit 338
Roof rack* 273
Ski bag* (Canada only) 274
Split rear bench seat* 276
Terminology 359


Vehicle maximum load on the tire 362
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen


(Tele Aid) 301


Vehicle status message memory 164
Vehicle tool kit 434
Vehicle washing 371


Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and


warning


Warning sounds


Distance warning function* 261
Distronic* 256
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 85
Parking brake 56
Parktronic system* 272
Seat belt telltale 388, 389


Warranty coverage 475
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid


Windshield wipers 58


Cleaning 374
Replacing wiper blade 450


Winter driving


Block heater* (Canada only) 365
Snow chains 365
Tires 364


Winter driving instructions 316
Winter tires 364
Wood trims, cleaning 377


Washer reservoir level 500
Washing the vehicle 369
Wear pattern, Tires 363
Weight, Vehicle 490
Wheel


Change 452
Removing 455
Spare 455
Tightening torque 458


Wheels, Sizes 482
Wheels, Tires and 333
Window curtain air bags 75
Windows see Power windows 237
Windows, cleaning 374
Windshield


Cleaning 59
Cleaning wiper blades 374
Defogging 213, 230


Windshield washer fluid 500
Messages in display 430
Mixing ratio 500
Refilling 332
Wiping 59


Windshield washer system 500


Index


519


520


Service and Literature


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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.


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If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.


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At a glance .......................................... 21
Exterior view......................................... 22
Cockpit................................................. 24
Instrument cluster ................................ 26
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28
Center console ..................................... 29
Upper part ...................................... 29
Lower part ...................................... 30
Overhead control panel ........................ 31
Storage compartments......................... 32
Door control panel................................ 34


Introduction .......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it.................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle.................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording......................... 19


Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 19


Contents


Getting started................................... 35
Unlocking ............................................. 36
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 36
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 37
Starter switch positions.................. 37
Adjusting.............................................. 41
Seats .............................................. 41
Steering wheel................................ 45
Mirrors............................................ 47
Driving.................................................. 49
Fastening the seat belts ................. 49
Starting the engine ......................... 52
Parking brake ................................. 55
Driving ............................................ 55
Switching on headlamps................. 56
Turn signals .................................... 57
Windshield wipers........................... 58
Problems while driving.................... 60
Parking and locking.............................. 61
Parking brake ................................. 62
Switching off headlamps................. 63
Turning off engine........................... 63
Releasing seat belts........................ 64
Locking........................................... 64


Contents


Safety and Security ........................... 67
Occupant safety................................... 68
Air bags .......................................... 70
Occupant Classification System (USA only) ...................................... 75
BabySmartTM air bag deactivation system (Canada only)..................... 81
Seat belts ....................................... 82
Preventive occupant safety (PRE-SAFE®) ................................... 86
Active head restraints .................... 87
Children in the vehicle.................... 88
Blocking of rear door window operation........................................ 95
Panic alarm.......................................... 96
Activating ....................................... 96
Deactivating ................................... 96
Driving safety systems......................... 97
ABS ................................................ 97
BAS ................................................ 99
Adaptive Brake ............................... 99
EBP............................................... 100
ESP®............................................. 100
Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP® ... 105


Anti-theft systems ............................. 106
Immobilizer .................................. 106
Anti-theft alarm system................ 106


Controls in detail............................. 109
Locking and unlocking....................... 110
SmartKey ..................................... 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 113
Checking batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 119
Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 119
Opening the doors from the inside ........................................... 119
Opening the trunk ........................ 120
Closing the trunk.......................... 122
Trunk emergency release............. 125
Valet locking ................................ 126
Automatic central locking ............ 127
Locking and unlocking from the inside ........................................... 127


Seats ................................................ 129
Front seat active head restraints . 129
Rear seat head restraints............. 129
Lumbar support ........................... 131
Multicontour seat*....................... 131
Seat heating*............................... 132
Seat ventilation*.......................... 133
Memory function ............................... 134
Storing positions into memory..... 135
Recalling positions from memory. 135
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 136
Lighting ............................................. 137
Exterior lamp switch .................... 137
Combination switch ..................... 141
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* ......................................... 142
Hazard warning flasher ................ 144
Interior lighting in the front.......... 145
Interior lighting in the rear ........... 146
Door entry lamps ......................... 147
Trunk lamps ................................. 147


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Instrument cluster ............................. 148


Adjusting instrument cluster illumination .................................. 148
Coolant temperature indicator ..... 149
Trip odometer .............................. 149
Tachometer.................................. 149
Outside temperature indicator ..... 150
Control system .................................. 151
Multifunction display.................... 151
Multifunction steering wheel........ 152
Menus .......................................... 154
Standard display menu ................ 157
AMG menu ................................... 157
AUDIO menu ................................ 161
NAV* menu.................................. 163
Distronic* menu........................... 163
Vehicle status message memory menu.............................. 164
Settings menu.............................. 166
Trip computer menu..................... 179
TEL* menu ................................... 181
Automatic transmission..................... 184
Gear selector lever....................... 184
Shifting procedure ....................... 185
Gear selector lever positions ....... 186
Driving tips................................... 188


Gear ranges .................................. 189
Automatic shift program ............... 190
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting................................... 191
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting* ................ 192
Manual shift program E 63 AMG... 194
Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ....................... 197
Good visibility..................................... 198
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 198
Rear view mirrors.......................... 198
Sun visors ..................................... 201
Rear window sunshade* ............... 202
Roller sunblind* in the rear doors (Canada only)................................ 202
Rear window defroster.................. 203
Dual-zone automatic climate control.. 204


Deactivating the climate control system .......................................... 209
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode............ 209
Setting the temperature................ 210
Adjusting air distribution............... 211
Adjusting air volume ..................... 212
Front defroster.............................. 212


Maximum cooling MAX COOL (USA only)..................................... 214
Air recirculation mode .................. 214
Air conditioning ............................ 217
Residual heat and ventilation (Canada only)................................ 218
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents ...................... 219
4-zone automatic climate control....... 220


Deactivating the climate control system.......................................... 225
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode ........... 226
Setting the temperature ............... 227
Adjusting air distribution .............. 228
Adjusting air volume ..................... 229
Front defroster ............................. 229
Maximum cooling MAX COOL (USA only)..................................... 230
Air recirculation mode .................. 231
Air conditioning ............................ 233
Residual heat and ventilation (Canada only)................................ 234
Rear climate control ..................... 235


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Power windows.................................. 237
Opening and closing the windows 237
Synchronizing power windows ..... 239
Summer opening feature.............. 239
Convenience closing feature ........ 240
Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 242


Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 242
Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 244


Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* .............................. 245


Opening and closing the roller sunblinds for the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel ........ 245
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel........................... 246
Synchronizing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel. 248
Driving systems ................................. 249
Cruise control............................... 249
Distronic*..................................... 252
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) (only available on E 550, E 550 4MATIC, E 63 AMG) ........... 265


Parktronic system (Parking assist)*........................... 269
Loading.............................................. 273
Roof rack*.................................... 273
Ski bag* (Canada only) ................ 274
Split rear bench seat*.................. 276
Expanding the cargo area*........... 279
Loading instructions..................... 279
Cargo tie-down rings* .................. 280
Retaining hooks ........................... 281
Useful features .................................. 282
Storage compartments ................ 282
Cup holders.................................. 284
Ashtrays....................................... 287
Cigarette lighter ........................... 288
Power outlet................................. 289
Heated steering wheel (Canada only) ............................... 289
Floormats..................................... 290
Telephone* .................................. 291
Tele Aid ........................................ 294
Garage door opener ..................... 301


Operation ......................................... 307
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ........ 308
Driving instructions ........................... 309
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 309
Drinking and driving..................... 309
Pedals .......................................... 309
Power assistance ......................... 310
Brakes.......................................... 310
Driving off .................................... 312
Parking......................................... 313
Tires............................................. 313
Hydroplaning................................ 314
Tire traction ................................. 314
Tire speed rating .......................... 315
Winter driving instructions ........... 316
Standing water............................. 317
Passenger compartment.............. 317
Driving abroad ............................. 317
Control and operation of radio transmitter................................... 318
Catalytic converter (gasoline engine).......................... 318
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 319
Emission control .......................... 319
Coolant temperature.................... 320


Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 357
Tire ply material ............................ 359
Tire and loading terminology......... 359
Rotating tires ................................ 362
Winter driving ..................................... 364
Winter tires ................................... 364
Block heater* (Canada only) ......... 365
Snow chains.................................. 365
Maintenance....................................... 366


Maintenance service indicator message ....................................... 366
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display ............... 368
Resetting the maintenance service indicator ........................... 368
Vehicle care........................................ 369
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 369


At the gas station .............................. 321
Refueling...................................... 321
Check regularly and before a long trip........................................ 323
Engine compartment ......................... 325
Hood ............................................ 325
Engine oil ..................................... 327
Transmission fluid level................ 329
Coolant level ................................ 330
Battery ......................................... 331
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 332
Tires and wheels................................ 333
Important guidelines .................... 333
Tire care and maintenance........... 334
Direction of rotation..................... 336
Loading the vehicle ...................... 336
Recommended tire inflation pressure....................................... 341
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 342
Tire labeling.................................. 350
Load identification ....................... 354
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 355
Maximum tire load ....................... 356
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 357


Contents


Practical hints .................................. 379
What to do if …................................... 380
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 380
Lamp in center console ................ 393
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display .................... 396
Where will I find ...? ............................ 432
First aid kit.................................... 432
Spare wheel.................................. 432
Luggage box ................................. 433
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 434
Vehicle jack .................................. 434
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 436
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 436
Locking the vehicle....................... 437
Manually unlocking the gear selector lever................................ 438
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 439


Power tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* ......................... 439
Resetting activated head restraints.... 440
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 441


SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*............................... 441


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Replacing bulbs ................................. 443
Bulbs ............................................ 443
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 446
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 448
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 450


Placing wiper arms in vertical position ........................................ 450
Removing wiper blades ................ 451
Installing wiper blades.................. 451
Flat tire .............................................. 452
Preparing the vehicle.................... 452
Mounting the spare wheel............ 452


Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)............................ 459
Battery ............................................... 460
Disconnecting the battery ............ 461
Removing the battery ................... 462
Charging and reinstalling the battery.......................................... 462
Reconnecting the battery ............. 463
Jump starting ..................................... 464
Towing the vehicle ............................. 466
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 468


Fuses ................................................. 469


Fuse box in passenger compartment ............................... 470
Fuse box in trunk ......................... 470


Technical data ................................. 473
Parts service...................................... 474
Warranty coverage............................. 475


Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ..................... 475
Identification labels ........................... 476
Layout of poly-V-belt drive................. 478
E 320 BLUETEC............................ 478
E 350/E 550 ............................... 478
E 63 AMG..................................... 478
Engine................................................ 479
Rims and tires.................................... 481
Same size tires............................. 482
Mixed size tires ............................ 485
Spare wheel ................................. 487
Electrical system ............................... 488
Main dimensions and weights............ 489
Main dimensions.......................... 489
Weights ........................................ 490


Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc........... 491
Capacities .................................... 491
Engine oils ................................... 495
Engine oil additives ...................... 495
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 495
Brake fluid.................................... 495
Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine).......................... 496
Fuel requirements........................ 496
Gasoline additives (gasoline engine).......................... 497
Coolants ...................................... 498
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 500


Index................................................. 501


Introduction Product information


Product information


왔 Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.


We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.


Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive informa- tion, also on permissible technical modifi- cations, and where proper installation will be performed.


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This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures.


We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Book- let are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.


Service and warranty information


The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts,


New York, and Vermont Emission Con- trol System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont only)1


앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws


(Lemon Laws)


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1 Applicable to vehicles with gasoline engine only.


(1) the same substantial defect or mal-


function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,


(2) the same substantial defect or mal-


function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or


Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles


Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe- riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approximately 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc- curs:


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(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days.


Written notification should not be sent to a dealer, it should be addressed to Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350


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Maintenance


Roadside Assistance


Change of address or ownership


The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for ser- vice. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.


The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio.


If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser- vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty In- formation Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.


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Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada


If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts


may not be readily available,


앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,


앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.


Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9


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Introduction Where to find it


This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color.


At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.


Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle.


Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle.


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Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.


Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle.


Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.


Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section.


Indexes The table of contents and the index are de- signed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle.


왔 Symbols Registered trademarks®: 앫 ESP® is a registered trademark of


DaimlerChrysler.


앫 BabySmartTM is a trademark of


Siemens Automotive Corp.


앫 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Compa- ny.


The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:


Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle.


Warning!


컄 page


컄컄


컄컄


->


Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.


! Highlights hazards that may result in dam- age to your vehicle.


i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. 왘 This symbol points to instructions for


you to follow.


왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.


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This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks a warning which is continued on the next page. This continuation symbol marks a procedure which is continued on the next page. This symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term defini- tions.


Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here.


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Warning!


Warning!


Proper use of the vehicle


Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other sys- tems. Electronic malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.


Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to elec- tronic components.


Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.


Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore nev- er turn off the engine while driving.


Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage to and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden strong vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your haz- ard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.


Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the ve- hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair fa- cility for further inspection or repairs.


Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this


manual


앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety stan-


dards


Warning!


Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Re- moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or per- sonal injury.


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Introduction Problems with your vehicle


왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us

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