2007 Mercedes-benz E Class Owners Manual

remove it from the trunk lid lock.

If you are unable to lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, do the following: 왘 Close the passenger door, the rear

doors and the trunk.

왘 Press the central locking switch in the

center console (컄 page 127).

왘 Check to see whether the locking

knobs on the doors have moved down.

왘 If necessary, push them down

manually.

왘 Remove the mechanical key from the

SmartKey (컄 page 436).

왘 Check whether the trunk is locked.

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Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency

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왘 If necessary, lock the trunk with the

mechanical key (컄 page 126). Except for the driver’s door, the vehicle should now be locked.

Manually unlocking the gear selector lever

왘 Open the storage compartment in the

center armrest (컄 page 285).

In case of power failure, the gear selector lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.

왘 Take out the cup holder (컄 page 285). 왘 Insert a suitable object 1 (e.g. a pin)

through the hole and press the pin downward.

왘 Remove pin 1.

i The gear selector lever is locked again when moving it to position P.

1 Locking 2 Mechanical key

1 Pin

왘 Insert the mechanical key 2 into the

driver’s door lock until it stops.

왘 Turn the mechanical key 2 clockwise

to position 1. The driver’s door is locked.

i This procedure does not arm the anti-theft alarm system, nor does it lock the fuel filler flap.

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왔 Opening/closing in an emergency Power tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*

You can open or close the tilt/sliding sun- roof or tilt/sliding panel manually should an electrical malfunction occur. The tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding panel drive is located behind cover 1 of the in- terior overhead light.

2 Hole 3 Crank 왘 Take crank 3 out of the glove box. 왘 Insert crank 3 through hole 2. 왘 Turn crank 3 clockwise to:

앫 slide roof panel/sunroof closed 앫 raise roof panel/sunroof at the rear

1 Cover 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

왘 Press on cover 1 in direction of the ar-

row to release it.

Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency

왘 Turn crank 3 counterclockwise to:

앫 slide roof panel/sunroof open 앫 lower roof panel/sunroof at the

rear

i Turn crank 3 slowly and smoothly. The tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding panel must be synchronized after being operated manually (컄 page 244) or (컄 page 248).

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Practical hints Resetting activated head restraints

Warning!

When pushing back the head restraint cush- ion, take care that your fingers do not be- come caught between the head restraint cushion and the cover. Failing to do so may lead to injury.

왘 Take the reset tool out of the

Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature pouch.

왘 Guide reset tool into center of head re- straint between head restraint cushion and rear head restraint cover.

! Be careful not to damage upholstery. 왘 Press reset tool forward in direction of

arrow.

왘 Press reset tool downward until you

hear the head restraint release mechanism audibly engage.

왘 Pull out reset tool. 왘 Firmly press head restraint cushion

backward towards the rear of the vehi- cle until it engages.

왘 Repeat this procedure on the active head restraints for second head re- straint.

For information on active head restraints, see “Active head restraints” (컄 page 87). For information on head restraint adjust- ment, see “Seats” (컄 page 43).

If the active head restraints have been trig- gered in an accident, the active head re- straints must be reset. Otherwise, the active head restraints cannot offer any ad- ditional protection in the event of another rear-end collision. You can tell that the head restraints have been triggered when they have been moved forward and cannot be adjusted.

i For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. You will find the reset tool for manually operating the head restraints in the Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature pouch.

Warning!

For safety reasons, have the active head re- straints checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end colli- sion.

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왔 Replacing SmartKey batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are discharged, the ve- hicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommended to have the batteries re- placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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

Warning!

i When inserting the batteries, make sure they are clean and free of lint.

Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive substances. Therefore keep the batteries out of reach of children.

If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately.

i When replacing batteries, always replace both batteries. The required replacement batteries are available at any Mercedes-Benz Center.

Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries

SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. 왘 Remove the mechanical key 1 out of

the SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (컄 page 436).

1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment 왘 Insert mechanical key 1 into opening. 왘 Press mechanical key 1 in direction of

arrow. The battery compartment is unlatched.

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왘 Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat- teries 3 under contact springs 4 with the positive terminal (+) side facing up.

왘 Return battery compartment 2

(컄 page 441) into housing until it locks into place.

왘 Slide mechanical key 1 (컄 page 441)

back into the SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

왘 Check the operation of the SmartKey/SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.

Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries

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왘 Pull battery compartment 2

(컄 page 441) out of the housing.

3 Batteries 4 Contact springs 왘 Pull out batteries 3.

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Practical hints Replacing bulbs

i If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humid- ity, driving the vehicle a distance with the lights on should clear up the fogging.

i Substitute bulbs will be brought into use when lamps malfunction. Read and observe mes- sages in the multifunction display (컄 page 422).

왔 Replacing bulbs Bulbs

Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there- fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as- semblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely important. Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. Contact your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for head- lamp adjustment.

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Front lamps

Lamp

1 Additional turn signal

lamp

2 Turn signal lamp

3 Halogen headlamp:

Low beam Bi-Xenon* headlamp: Low and high beam1

Type LED

3547 A (28.5 W)

H7 (55 W)

D1S-35 W W 5 W

4 Side marker lamp 1 Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Low beam and high beam use the same D1S-35W lamp. Do not replace the Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Lamp

Type

5 Halogen headlamp:

High beam/high beam flasher Bi-Xenon* headlamp: High beam flasher Halogen headlamp: Parking and standing lamp Bi-Xenon* headlamp: Parking an standing lamp

6 Front fog lamp

Corner-illuminating front fog lamp*

H7 (55 W)

H7 (55 W)

W 5 W Blue Vision

LED H11 (55 W)

H11 (55 W)

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Rear lamps

Lamp

7 High mounted brake

lamp

8 Brake, tail, parking,

standing, backup lamp and turn signal lamp. Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only)

Type LED

HiP LED*

9 License plate lamps

C 5 W

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Warning!

Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al- low the lamp to cool down before changing a bulb.

Notes on bulb replacement 앫 Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type

and with the specified watt rating.

앫 Switch lights off before changing a bulb

to prevent short circuits.

Keep bulbs out of reach of children.

앫 Always use a clean lint-free cloth when

handling bulbs.

앫 Your hands should be dry and free of oil

and grease.

앫 If the newly installed bulb does not light up, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can explode if you: 앫 touch or move it when hot 앫 drop the bulb 앫 scratch the bulb Wear eye and hand protection.

Because of high voltage in Bi-Xenon* lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We recom- mend that you have such work done by a qualified technician.

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Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following lamps replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center: 앫 Additional turn signals in the exterior

rear view mirrors

앫 High mounted brake lamp 앫 Bi-Xenon* lamps 앫 Front fog lamps 앫 Rear lamps (except license plate

lamps)

앫 Front side marker lamps

! Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehi- cle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Replacing bulbs for front lamps

1 Housing cover for low beam halogen or

Bi-Xenon* headlamp

2 Bulb socket for high beam head-

lamp/high beam flasher bulb

3 Bulb socket for parking and standing

lamp bulb

Warning!

4 Bulb socket for low beam headlamp

bulb (halogen headlamps only)

Do not remove the cover 1 for the Bi-Xenon* headlamp. Because of high volt- age in Bi-Xenon* lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We recommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician.

5 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position M (컄 page 137). 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 325).

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Low beam bulb (halogen headlamps only) 왘 Turn housing cover 1 counterclock-

wise and remove it.

왘 Turn bulb socket 4 with the bulb

counterclockwise and remove it.

왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 4. 왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb

socket 4.

왘 Place bulb socket 4 back into the

lamp and turn it clockwise until it en- gages.

왘 Align housing cover 1 and turn it

clockwise until it engages.

High beam bulb/high beam flasher bulb (halogen headlamps)/high beam flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon* headlamps) 왘 Turn bulb socket 2 with the bulb

counterclockwise and remove it.

왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 2. 왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb

socket 2.

왘 Place bulb socket 2 back into the

lamp and turn it clockwise until it en- gages.

Front turn signal lamp bulb 왘 Turn bulb socket 5 with the bulb

counterclockwise and remove it.

왘 Press gently onto the bulb and turn

counterclockwise out of bulb socket 5.

왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 5 and turn clockwise until it engages.

왘 Place bulb socket 5 back into the

lamp and turn it clockwise until it en- gages.

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Additional turn signal lamp bulbs The additional turn signal lamps in the exterior rear view mirrors have LEDs. If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func- tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re- placed. Have the turn signal unit replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Front side marker lamp bulbs Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs is a technically highly demanding process, we recommend you have the side marker lamp bulbs replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps

Tail lamp unit The tail lamps are equipped with HiP bulbs.

Warning!

The bulbs in the tail lamps cannot be re- placed individually. The tail lamp bulbs are under pressure and could explode during an attempt to replace them.

If the tail lamps are malfunctioning, have them exchanged at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

Parking and standing lamp bulb

Halogen headlamps 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 (컄 page 446) with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.

왘 Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 3

(컄 page 446).

왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb

socket 3 (컄 page 446).

왘 Place bulb socket 3 (컄 page 446)

back into the lamp and turn clockwise until it engages.

Bi-Xenon* headlamps In vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps, the bulbs of the parking and standing lamps are LEDs.

! Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehi- cle. Only have the LEDs replaced by an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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License plate lamp

1 Screw 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to

position M (컄 page 137).

왘 Loosen both screws 1. 왘 Remove the license plate lamp. 왘 Replace the bulb. 왘 Reinstall the license plate lamp. 왘 Retighten screws 1.

Practical hints Replacing bulbs

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Practical hints Replacing wiper blades

Warning!

For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re- move SmartKey from starter switch (vehi- cles with KEYLESS-GO*: Make sure the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0) before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury.

Warning!

Wiper blades are components that are sub- ject to wear and tear. Change the wiper blades twice a year, preferably in the spring and fall. Otherwise the windows will not be properly wiped. As a result, you may not be able to observe surrounding traffic condi- tions and could cause an accident.

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! To avoid damage to the hood: 앫 The wiper arms should only be folded for-

ward when in the vertical position.

앫 Never open the hood when the wiper arm is

folded forward.

! Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back. If released, the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the wind- shield. Do not allow the wiper arms to contact the wind- shield glass without a wiper blade inserted. Make sure the wiper blades are properly in- stalled. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Placing wiper arms in vertical position

Wiper blades in vertical position

Vehicles with SmartKey 왘 Turn SmartKey to starter switch

position 1 (컄 page 37).

왘 Turn combination switch to wiper

setting u (컄 page 58).

왘 With wiper arms in the vertical position,

turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0.

왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch.

Practical hints Replacing wiper blades

Removing wiper blades

Installing wiper blades

! Do not pull on the wiper blade inserts. They could tear. 왘 Fold the wiper arm forward until it

snaps into place.

왘 Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm

until it locks in place.

왘 Rotate the wiper blade into position

parallel to the wiper arm.

왘 Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshield. Make sure you hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 64).

With the driver’s door closed, the start- er switch is now in position 1.

왘 Turn combination switch to wiper

setting U (컄 page 58).

왘 With wiper arms in the vertical position,

open the driver’s door. The starter switch is set to position 0, same as SmartKey removed from start- er switch.

왘 Turn combination switch to wiper

setting 0 (컄 page 58).

왘 Turn the wiper blade at a right angle to

wiper arm.

왘 Slide the wiper blade sideways out of

the retainer.

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Practical hints Flat tire

Preparing the vehicle

왘 Park the vehicle in a safe distance from

moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible.

왘 Turn on the hazard warning flasher

(컄 page 144).

왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the

front wheels are in a straight ahead po- sition.

왘 Set the parking brake (컄 page 62). 왘 Move the gear selector lever to P. Vehicles with SmartKey: 왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 63). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

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Vehicles with SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Turn off the engine by pressing the

KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the gear selector lever once (컄 page 64).

왘 Open the driver’s door (this puts the ig- nition in position 0, same as with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch). The driver’s door then can be closed again.

i Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. 왘 Have any passenger exit the vehicle at

a safe distance from the roadway.

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 or collapsible tire is mounted.

Preparing the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described (컄 page 452). Vehicles with Minispare wheel (except E 63 AMG): 왘 Take the Minispare wheel, wheel

wrench and the jack out of the trunk (컄 page 432).

Vehicles with collapsible tire (E 63 AMG only): 왘 Take the collapsible tire, wheel wrench,

jack and electric air pump out of the trunk (컄 page 432).

Practical hints Flat tire

Lifting the vehicle 왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks or other sizeable objects. One wheel chock is included with the vehicle tool kit (컄 page 434).

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

another sizeable 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 sizeable object on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the axle not being worked on.

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, es- pecially 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. Al- ways lower the vehicle onto sufficient ca- pacity jackstands before working under the vehicle.

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Practical hints Flat tire

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

왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do

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

1 Jack 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.

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.

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Warning!

Removing the wheel

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.

앫 Never lie down under the raised vehicle.

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

move.

왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment

bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit.

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. 왘 Remove the wheel.

Practical hints Flat tire

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 installing first wheel bolt.

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.

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왘 Insert wheel bolts and tighten them

slightly.

Warning!

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

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

Vehicles with collapsible tire (E 63 AMG only): 왘 Continue the procedure by following the instructions under “Inflating the collapsible tire” (컄 page 456) and then “Lowering the vehicle” (컄 page 458).

Vehicles with Minispare wheel (except E 63 AMG): 왘 Continue the procedure by following the instructions under “Lowering the vehicle” (컄 page 458).

Inflating the collapsible tire (E 63 AMG 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 dam- aged. 왘 Take the electric air pump out of the

trunk (컄 page 432).

왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last

wheel bolt and tighten slightly.

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Practical hints Flat tire

왘 Insert electrical plug 3 into vehicle

cigarette lighter socket.

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 0.

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

왘 If the tire pressure is above 51 psi

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 interruption. Otherwise it may overheat. You may operate the electric air pump again af- ter it has cooled off. 왘 Press 0 on electric air pump switch 2.

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

Warning!

Follow recommend tire 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.

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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.

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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- nated storage space underneath the trunk floor (컄 page 432).

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).

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.

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).

i Wrap the damaged wheel in the protective film that comes with the spare wheel and put the wheel in the trunk. You can also place the damaged wheel down into the spare wheel well. In this case, you must stow the holder from the spare wheel well in the trunk. Vehicles with Advanced TPMS* (Canada only): Do not activate the tire inflation pressure moni- tor until a full size wheel/tire with functioning sensor has been placed back into service on the vehicle.

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 trunk floor (컄 page 432).

1 - 5 Wheel bolts

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Practical hints Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only)

왔 Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine only) Driving the vehicle until the fuel tank is empty is not recommended. Otherwise, air may be sucked into the fuel system. If this happens, the ú malfunction indicator lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunction indicator lamp (Canada only) comes on and the engine may not start immediately after refueling the vehicle. After refueling: 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

If the engine does not start: 왘 Wait for approximately 2 minutes. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 3 (컄 page 38) and hold it there for a maximum of 40 seconds or until the engine runs surge-free.

If the engine still does not start, do not make any further attempts to start the en- gine. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance (컄 page 297).

to P.

왘 Do not depress the accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 2 (컄 page 38) for at least 10 seconds.

왘 Return the SmartKey in the starter

switch to position 0 (컄 page 38).

왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 3 (컄 page 38) and hold it there for a maximum of 40 seconds or until the engine runs surge-free.

i Where the ú malfunction indicator lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunction indicator lamp (Canada only) in the instrument cluster has been illuminated for the above condition, it will remain illuminated until the engine was cycled on and off four times in a row.

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Practical hints Battery

The battery is located on the right hand side of the trunk under the luggage box (컄 page 433).

Vehicles with spare wheel 1 Positive terminal 2 Negative terminal 3 Battery bracket 4 Battery ventilation hose

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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 331). 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.

! Depending on vehicle production date, the battery is a Valve-Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) battery, also referred to as “fleece” battery: Such batteries do not require topping-up of the electrolyte level. VRLA batteries therefore do not have cell caps and the battery cover is non-re- movable. Do not attempt to open the battery as otherwise the battery will be damaged. Even though VRLA batteries do not require top- ping-up of the electrolyte level and cannot be opened to check the electrolyte level, the bat- tery condition must be checked periodically by performing a battery conductance test. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery condition test- ing intervals. The factory-equipped VRLA battery is leak-proofed. Only use a battery as replacement that has the same security features and is of identical size, voltage, and capacity as the factory-equipped battery.

Practical hints Battery

! As with any other battery, disconnect the battery if you do not intend to operate your vehi- cle for an extended period of time to prevent bat- tery discharge or connect an accessory battery charge unit expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to main- tain the battery charge. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information. The battery, the battery ventilation hose and the lateral plug must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation.

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

Disconnecting the battery

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

Warning!

앫 the gear selector lever will remain

locked in position P

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

Use leak-proof batteries only to avoid the risk of acid burns in the event of an acci- dent.

! Always disconnect the battery in the order described below. Otherwise the vehicle’s electronics can be damaged. 왘 Apply the parking brake (컄 page 62). 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to position P.

왘 Turn off all electrical consumers.

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Practical hints Battery

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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 trunk. 왘 Read and observe safety instructions

and precautions (컄 page 331) and (컄 page 460).

왘 Remove the luggage box (컄 page 433). 왘 Disconnect the negative lead from neg-

ative terminal 2 (컄 page 460).

왘 Remove cover 1 (컄 page 460) from

the positive terminal.

왘 Disconnect the positive lead.

왘 Remove the screw-nuts securing the

battery.

왘 Remove the battery bracket 3

(컄 page 460).

왘 Pull out the battery ventilation hose 4

(컄 page 460) from the battery (de- pending on battery arrangement in your vehicle model, the ventilation hose 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.

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왘 Charge battery in accordance with the

Reconnecting the battery

Practical hints Battery

instructions of the battery charger manufacturer.

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

! The battery and the battery ventilation hose must always be securely installed when the vehi- cle is in operation.

! Always connect the battery in the order de- scribed below. Otherwise the vehicle’s electron- ics can be damaged. 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Connect the battery positive lead and

fasten its cover.

왘 Connect the battery negative lead.

! Never invert the terminal connections! 왘 Install the luggage box (컄 page 433).

i The following procedures must be carried out following any interruption of battery power (e.g. due to reconnection): 앫 Set the clock (컄 page 171) (see COMAND

operator’s manual).

앫 Synchronize the side windows

(컄 page 239).

앫 Synchronize the tilt/sliding sunroof

(컄 page 244) or the tilt/sliding panel* (컄 page 248).

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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.

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! Do not tow-start the vehicle. ! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting at- tempts. Do not attempt to start the engine using a bat- tery quick charge unit. If the engine does not run after several unsuc- cessful 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 converter1. 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 at- tached to a battery.

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 converter1 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 higher voltage battery could damage the vehicle’s electrical system, which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

앫 Only use 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.

1 Vehicles with gasoline engine only.

Warning!

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

Observe all safety instructions and precau- tions when handling automotive batteries (컄 page 331).

The battery is located in the trunk under- neath the luggage box (컄 page 433). Only jump start the vehicle from the battery in the trunk. 왘 Make sure the two vehicles do not

touch.

왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Apply the parking brake (컄 page 62). 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to position P.

왘 Open the trunk.

1 Positive terminal of discharged battery 2 Negative terminal of discharged bat-

tery

3 Positive terminal of charged battery 4 Negative terminal of charged battery 왘 Connect positive terminals 1 and 3 of the batteries with the jumper cable. Clamp cable to charged battery 3 first.

! Never invert the terminal connections! 왘 Start engine of the vehicle with the

charged battery and run at idle speed.

Practical hints Jump starting

왘 Connect negative terminals 4 and 2 of the batteries with the second jumper cable. Clamp the cable to negative terminal 4 of the charged battery first.

왘 Start the engine of the disabled vehi-

cle.

You can now turn on the electrical con- sumers. Do not switch on the headlamps under any circumstances. 왘 Remove the jumper cables first from

negative terminals 2 and 4 and then from positive terminals 1 and 3. You can now switch on the headlamps. 왘 Have the battery checked at the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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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.

! Do not tow-start the vehicle. ! Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equipment 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.

! 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 vehicle with all wheels on the ground.

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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.

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 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.

Warning!

With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve- hicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.

! If the vehicle is towed with the front axle raised (not permissible for vehicles with 4MATIC), the gear selector lever must be in position N and the engine must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1). Active braking action through the ESP® may otherwise seriously damage the brake system. 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 distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).

! Towing of the vehicle should only be done using the properly installed towing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts.

i When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, please note the following: With the automatic central locking activated and the SmartKey in starter switch position 2, or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in position 2, the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel as well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking, deactivate the automatic central locking (컄 page 127).

i To signal turns while being towed with the hazard warning flasher in use, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 2 and activate the combination 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 hazard warn- ing flasher will operate again.

Practical hints Towing the vehicle

i 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 “Batter- ies” (컄 page 460) or “Jump starting” (컄 page 464). For information on manual unlocking of the gear selector lever, see (컄 page 438).

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Practical hints Towing the vehicle

Installing towing eye bolt

Front of vehicle

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.

Rear of vehicle

The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit (located in the storage compart- ment under the trunk 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.

1 Cover on right side of front bumper To remove cover: 왘 Press mark on cover 1 in direction of

arrow.

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 trunk floor).

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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.

왔 Fuses The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits. If a fuse is blown, the components and sys- tems secured by that fuse will stop operat- ing.

Warning!

Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question and do not attempt to repair or bridge a blown fuse. Using other than ap- proved fuses or using repaired or bridged fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire, and/or cause damage to electrical components and/or systems. Have the cause determined and remedied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

i A blown fuse must be replaced by an appro- priate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage recommended in the fuse chart. Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject.

If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the cause determined and rectified by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The following aids are available to help you replace fuses. 앫 Fuse chart

The fuse chart is located in the fuse box in the passenger compartment (컄 page 470). The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation and fuse amperag- es.

앫 Spare fuses

Spare fuses are located in the vehicle tool kit in the trunk (컄 page 434).

앫 Fuse extractor

The fuse extractor is located in the ve- hicle tool kit in the trunk (컄 page 434).

Practical hints Fuses

The electrical fuses are located in different fuse boxes: 앫 in the passenger compartment on the

driver’s side (컄 page 470) 앫 in the trunk (컄 page 470) Before replacing fuses: 왘 Apply the parking brake (컄 page 62). 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set

to position P (컄 page 184).

왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 63). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Open the driver’s door.

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Practical hints Fuses

Fuse box in passenger compartment

The fuse box is located behind a cover in the dashboard on the driver’s side.

1 Cover 2 Recess in the cover

! Do not use sharp objects such as a screw driver to open the fuse box cover 1 in the dash- board, as this could damage it.

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

왘 Loosen cover 1 from the dashboard

using lever.

왘 Using your hands, pull cover 1 in di-

rection of arrow and remove.

Closing 왘 Hook cover 1 into the opening at the

front.

왘 Press cover 1 back on until it engag-

es.

! The cover 1 must be properly positioned as described to prevent moisture or dirt from en- tering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse operation.

Fuse box in trunk

The fuse box is located behind the left-hand trim panel in the trunk. Fuse box cover design may vary depending on vehicle equipment.

Cover with turn catches shown 1 Catches 2 Cover

Opening cover (with turn catches) 왘 Turn catches 1 counter-clockwise.

and remove cover 2.

Closing cover (with turn catches) 왘 Install cover 2 (컄 page 470). 왘 Turn catches 1 (컄 page 470) clock-

wise.

Closing cover (without turn catches) 왘 Install cover with tabs on one side of trim panel, then press cover slightly to- gether to install cover on other side of trim panel.

Opening cover (without turn catches) 왘 Hold cover at recess, press cover

slightly together to release tabs from behind trim panel and then pull off cov- er.

Practical hints Fuses

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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 weights 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 du- rability 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 Vehicle Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts,

New York, and Vermont Emission Con- trol System Warranty

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Technical data Identification labels

1 Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar) The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found in the following locations: 앫 on the certification label 앫 embossed under a cover in the front

passenger footwell (컄 page 477)

앫 lower edge of windshield (컄 page 477)

Example certification label (U.S. vehicles) 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code

Example certification label (Canada vehicles) 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code

i Data shown on certification label are for il- lustration purposes only. These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration. Refer to certification label on ve- hicle for actual data specific to your vehicle.

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4 Cover 5 VIN

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

7 Vacuum line routing diagram label 8 VIN (lower edge of windshield) 9 Engine number (engraved on engine)

i When ordering parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine number.

Technical data Identification labels

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Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive

E 320 BLUETEC

E 350/E 550

E 63 AMG

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

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 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Idler pulley 4 Automatic belt tensioner 5 Power steering pump 6 Air conditioning compressor 7 Crankshaft 8 Coolant pump 9 Generator (alternator)

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Technical data Engine

왔 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

E 320 BLUETEC (211.0221)

OM 642
Diesel 4-stroke 3.27 in (83.00 mm) 3.62 in (92.00 mm) 182.9 cu in (2987 cm3) 16.5:1
208 hp/3600 rpm (155 kW/3600 rpm) 398 lb-ft/1600 rpm - 2400 rpm (540 Nm/1600 rpm - 2400 rpm) 4500 rpm 1-4-2-5-3-6
2035 mm

E 350 (211.0561) E 350 4MATIC (211.0871) 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 rpm2
(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

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

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E 550 (211.0721) E 550 4MATIC (211.0901) 273
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.86 in (98.00 mm) 3.56 in (90.50 mm) 333.3 cu in (5461 cm3) 10.7:1
382 hp/6000 rpm2
(285 kW/6000 rpm) 391 lb-ft/2800 rpm - 4800 rpm (530 Nm/2800 rpm - 4800 rpm) 6500 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2404 mm

E 63 AMG (211.0771)

156
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4.02 in (102.20 mm) 3.72 in (94.60 mm) 378.8 cu in (6208 cm3) 11.3:1
507 hp/6800 rpm2
(378 kW/6800 rpm) 468 lb-ft/5200 rpm (635 Nm/5200 rpm) 7200 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2369 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 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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Technical data Rims and tires

왔 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 provide best possible performance in conjunction 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 sidewall: 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 authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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

! Using tires other than those approved by Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental 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 dimen- sional variations and different tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts. Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the re- sult.

i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. A placard with the recommended tire infla- tion pressures is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for driving at high speeds (컄 page 342) or for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition.

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 manufacturer’s mainte- nance recommendation included with the vehi- cle. i The following pages also list the approved wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehi- cles with winter tires. Winter tires are not avail- able as standard or optional factory-equipment, but can be purchased from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Depending on vehicle model and the standard or optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire config- uration on your vehicle (Appearance Package, Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with winter tires approved for your vehicle model may also require the purchase of two or four wheel rims of the recommended size for use with these winter tires. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for more information.

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Technical data Rims and tires

Same size tires

16’’ tires

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

E 320 BLUETEC 8 J x 16 H2
1.42 in (36 mm) 225/55 R16 95H M+S 225/55 R16 95H M+S.

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17’’ tires

Model

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

E 350
E 550
E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC 8 J x 17 H2