2007 Mercedes-benz E Class Owners Manual

1.5 in (38 mm) 245/45 R17 95H M+S 245/45 R17 99V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

Technical data Rims and tires

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Technical data Rims and tires

18’’ tires

Model

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

Model

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

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E 350 4MATIC (Sport Package*) E 550 4MATIC (Sport Package*) 8.5 J x 18
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/40 R18 93V M+S 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

E 63 AMG E 63 AMG (Performance Package*) 8.5 J x 18 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S. 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

E 350 4MATIC (AMG Sport Package*) E 550 4MATIC (AMG Sport Package*) 8.5 J x 18 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/40 R18 97Y XL (Extra Load)

Mixed size tires

Model

E 350 (Sport Package*) E 550 (Sport Package*)

E 350 (AMG Sport Package*) E 550 (AMG Sport Package*) E 63 AMG

Front axle: Rims (light alloy) AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires1
All-season tires1
Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires1,2
All-season tires1
1 Radial-ply tires 2 Must not be used with snow chains.

8.5 J x 18
1.18 in (30 mm) 245/40 R18 93V M+S

8.5 J x 18 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/40 ZR18

9 J x 18
1.54 in (39 mm)

265/35 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S -

9 J x 18
1.54 in (39 mm) 265/35 ZR18 XL (Extra Load)

Technical data Rims and tires

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Technical data Rims and tires

Model Front axle: Rims (light alloy) AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires1
All-season tires1
Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires1,2
All-season tires1
1 Radial-ply tires 2 Must not be used with snow chains.

E 63 AMG (Performance Package*)

8.5 J x 18 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/40 ZR18

9.5 J x 18 H2
1.73 in (44 mm) 265/35 ZR18 XL (Extra Load)

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Spare wheel

Minispare wheel (except E 63 AMG)

Collapsible tire (E 63 AMG only)

Technical data Rims and tires

4 B x 17

Rim Wheel offset 1.34 in (34 mm) Tire1
1 Must not be used with snow chains.

T 155/70 R17 110 M

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

i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the Minispare and the collapsible tire differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires. Make sure the Minispare tire is inflated to ap- proximately 61 psi (4.2 bar). Inflate the collapsible tire to approximately 51 psi (3.5 bar).

6 B x 18

Rim Wheel offset 0.98 in (25 mm) Tire1
175/55-18 95P 1 Must not be used with snow chains.

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E 350, E 350 4MATIC 14 V/180 A 14 V/1.4 kW 12 V/95 Ah1
Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33
NGK PLKR 6A 0.031 in (0.8 mm) 15 - 22 lb-ft (20 - 30 Nm)

E 63 AMG 14 V/180 A 12 V/2.1 kW 12 V/95 Ah NGK ILZKAR7A10

E 550, E 550 4MATIC 14 V/180 A 14 V/1.7 kW 12 V/95 Ah1
Bosch F8 DPP 332U NGK PFR 5R-11
0.039 in (1.00 mm) 18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm) 15 - 18.5 lb-ft (20 -25 Nm)

0.039 in (1.00 mm)

Technical data Electrical system

Model Generator (alternator) Starter motor Battery Spark plugs

Electrode gap Tightening torque 1 Depending on production date, your vehicle may be equipped with a 12 V/100 Ah battery.

Model Generator (alternator) Starter motor Battery 1 Depending on production date, your vehicle may be equipped with a 12 V/100 Ah battery.

E 320 BLUETEC 14 V/180 A 14 V/2.0 kW 12 V/95 Ah1

488

Technical data Main dimensions and weights

왔 Main dimensions and weights Main dimensions

Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width (exterior view mirrors folded out) Overall vehicle height Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC) (E 550 only) Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear

E 320 BLUETEC 191.7 in (4870 mm) 81.2 in (2063 mm)

E 350
191.7 in (4870 mm) 81.2 in (2063 mm)

E 550
191.7 in (4870 mm) 81.2 in (2063 mm)

58.4 in (1484 mm)

58.5 in (1486 mm)

57.7 in (1465 mm)

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

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

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

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E 350 4MATIC 191.7 in (4870 mm) 81.2 in (2063 mm)

E 550 4MATIC 191.7 in (4870 mm) 81.2 in (2063 mm)

E 63 AMG 192.2 in (4881 mm) 81.2 in (2063 mm)

59.1 in (1501 mm)

58.1 in (1475 mm)

57.7 in (1465 mm)

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

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

112.4 in (2854 mm) 61.1 in (1551 mm) 61.4 in (1560 mm)

Technical data Main dimensions and weights

Model Overall vehicle length Overall vehicle width (exterior view mirrors folded out) Overall vehicle height Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC) (E 550 4MATIC and E 63 AMG only) Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear

Weights

Roof load max. Trunk load max.

220 lb (100 kg) 220 lb (100 kg)

490

왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities

Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Engine with oil filter

Engine with oil filter including oil cooler

Model E 350
E 350 4MATIC E 320 BLUETEC E 550
E 550 4MATIC E 63 AMG

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

For health reasons, you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin or clothing.

If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a physician immediately.

Warning!

Comply with all valid regulations with respect to handling, storing and disposing of service fluids. Otherwise you could endanger persons or the environment.

Keep service fluids out of the reach of children.

Capacity 8.5 US qt (8.0 l)

9.0 US qt (8.5 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Approved engine oils

9.3 US qt (8.8 l)

Approved engine oils

491

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Automatic transmission E 320 BLUETEC

Model

Capacity 9.7 US qt (9.2 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. MB Automatic Transmission Fluid

E 350
E 550
E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC E 63 AMG E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC E 350
E 320 BLUETEC E 550
E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC E 63 AMG E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC

8.6 US qt (8.1 l)

9.0 US qt (8.5 l) 1.69 US qt (1.6 l)

1.06 US qt (1.0 l) 1.37 US qt (1.3 l)

1.69 US qt (1.6 l)

ATF 3353
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

1.27 US qt (1.2 l) 0.62 US qt (0.585 l)

MB Transfer Case Fluid

Front axle

Rear axle

Transfer case

492

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Power steering

Front wheel hubs

Brake system Cooling system

Model

E 63 AMG

E 63 AMG

E 320 BLUETEC E 350
E 350 4MATIC E 550
E 550 4MATIC E 63 AMG

Capacity approx. 0.95 US qt (0.9 l) MB Power Steering Fluid 1.3 US qt (1.2 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

(Pentosin CHF 11S or, depending on vehicle production date, Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)1

approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each High temperature roller bearing grease 3.2 oz (90 g) each 0.63 US qt (0.6 l) 13.7 US qt (13.0 l) 10.7 US qt (10.0 l)

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

11.9 US qt (11.3 l)

12.5 US qt (11.8 l)

1 For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Fuel tank

Model

including a reserve of all except E 63 AMG including a reserve of E 63 AMG

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

3.7 US gal (14.0 l)

Air conditioning system

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Gasoline engine: Premium unleaded gasoline Minimum Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON) Diesel engine: ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM) R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R-12) MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1

Windshield washer system Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and

4.8 US qt (4.5 l) 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)

commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (컄 page 500).

494

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Engine oils

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

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

Please follow Maintenance System (U.S. vehi- cles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) recommen- dations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so will result in engine or emission control sys- tem damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Engine oil additives

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

Air conditioning refrigerant

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

Brake fluid

Warning!

During vehicle operation, the boiling point of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely strenuous operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bubbles in the system, thus reducing the system’s efficiency.

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

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

495

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine)

Warning!

Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury.

Never allow sparks, flame or smoking mate- rials near gasoline!

Turn off the engine before refueling.

Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid in- haling fumes and skin or clothing contact, extinguish all smoking materials.

Direct skin contact with fuels and the inha- lation of fuel vapors can damage your health.

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! To maintain the engine’s durability and per- formance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not avail- able and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially filled with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up with premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.

앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration.

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

앫 Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum accelerator pedal position if the vehicle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

Fuel requirements

Gasoline engine Only use premium unleaded fuel: 앫 The octane number (posted at the

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

Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%. The ratio of methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Using mixtures of ethanol and methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used.

These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.

Diesel engine Only use commercially available vehicular ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM). To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with improved cold flow characteristics is of- fered in the winter months. Check with your fuel retailer.

! Do not fill the tank with gasoline. Do not blend diesel fuel with gasoline or kerosene. The fuel system and engine will otherwise be damaged, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Gasoline additives (gasoline engine)

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

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for a listing of approved product(s). Follow directions on product label. Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the engine operation.

! Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending additional fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For a listing of approved products, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

497

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Coolants

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

boiling point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -35°F (-37°C) and corro- sion protection.

! Add premixed coolant solution only. Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze separately from each other, could cause engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -35°F (-37°C), the boiling point of the cool- ant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).

498

The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protec- tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for re- placement interval. Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level. For information on other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 50% anticor- rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approximately -35°F [-37°C]).

If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protec- tion to approximately -49°F [-45°C]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the so- lution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze. If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instruc- tions. The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, con- sult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifically formulated to protect the

aluminum parts. Failure to use such anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life. Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze agent.

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

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Model

E 320 BLUETEC E 350/E 350 4MATIC E 550/E 550 4MATIC E 63 AMG

Approx. freeze protection -35°F (-37°C) 6.9 US qt (6.5 l) 5.3 US qt (5.0 l) 6.0 US qt (5.7 l) 6.2 US qt (5.9 l)

-49°F (-45°C) 7.6 US qt (7.2 l) 5.9 US qt (5.5 l) 6.6 US qt (6.2 l) 6.9 US qt (6.5 l)

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Windshield washer system and head- lamp cleaning system*

Both the windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* are supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. The windshield washer reservoir has a ca- pacity of approximately: 앫 6.9 US qt (6.5 l) in vehicles with a

headlamp cleaning system*

앫 4.8 US qt (4.5 l) in vehicles without a

headlamp cleaning system*

왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or con- centrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer sol- vent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).

Warning!

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts

water (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] water).

For temperatures below freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and commercially avail- able premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze: 앫 1 part “MB SummerFit” to 100 parts

solvent (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “MB SummerFit” to 1 gal [4.0 l] solvent).

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Index

ABS 97

Indicator lamp 380
Messages in display 398, 413

Accelerator position, automatic

transmission 188

Accessory weight 359
Accident 60
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Head-

lamps

Active head restraints 87
Adaptive Damping System see ADS ADS 265
Air bags 70

Children 71
Front, Driver 74
Front, Passenger 74
Safety guidelines 72
Side impact 75
Window curtain 75

Air conditioning refrigerant 495
Air conditioning system see Climate con-

trol system

Air conditioning, Cooling 217, 233
Air distribution 211, 228
Air pressure 359

Air pressure see Tire inflation

AUDIO menu 161

Operating CD player 162
Selecting radio station 161
Selecting satellite radio* station 161

Audio search function 177
Audio system

CD mode 162

Auto-dimming

Rear view mirrors 198

Automatic central locking, Control

system 176

Automatic headlamp mode 138
Automatic lighting control, Interior

lighting 145

Automatic locking when driving 176
Automatic shift program 190

pressure 342
Air pump, electric

Turning on 457

Air recirculation mode 214, 231
Air vents 211, 228
Air volume 212, 229
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)

Messages in display 430
Suspension tuning 265

Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 265

Vehicle level control 266

Alarm system see Anti-theft systems Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 434, 455
AMG menu 157
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 499
Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft systems 106

Anti-theft alarm system 106
Immobilizer 106

Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Ashtrays 287
Aspect ratio 359

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Index

Automatic transmission

Backrest 277

Accelerator position 188
Automatic shift program 190
Emergency operation (Limp-Home

Mode) 197

Gear ranges 189
Gear selector lever 184
Gear selector lever control one-touch

gearshifting 191

Gear selector lever positions 186
Gear shifting malfunctions 197
Kickdown 188
Kickdown, manual shift program

E 63 AMG 196

Manual shift program E 63 AMG 194
Program mode selector switch 190
Shifting procedure 185
Starting engine 52
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting* 192

BabySmartTM

Air bag deactivation system 81
Self-test 81

502

Seat 43
Seat, multicontour* 131

Backup lamps

Messages in display 422
Replacing bulbs 443

Bar 360
BAS 99
Batteries, SmartKey

Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 441

Block heater* (Canada only) 365
Brake fluid

Checking 324
Messages in display 413

Brake lamp

Cleaning lenses 372
Replacing bulbs 443

Brake pads

Message in display 412

Brakes 310

High-performance brake system

Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

(E 63 AMG only) 312

Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 441

Batteries, Vehicle

Warning lamp 383

Break-in period 308
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs

Charging 462
Disconnecting 461
Jump starting 464
Messages in display 412
Reconnecting 463
Reinstalling 462
Removing 462

Bead 360
Beverage holder see Cup holders Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps Bleeding the fuel system 459

California retail buyers and lessees, impor-

tant notice for 11

Can holder see Cup holders Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants 491

Cargo area see Trunk Cargo tie-down rings 280
Carpets, cleaning 376
Catalytic converter (gasoline

engine) 318

Index

CD player 162
Center console

Lower part 30
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator

lamp 393

Upper part 29

Central locking

Automatic 127, 176
Locking/unlocking from inside 127

Central locking switch 127
Certification label 476
Checking

Oil level 327

Checking tire pressure electronically with the Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS)*, (Canada only) 345

Children in the vehicle 88

Air bags 71
Blocking of rear window operation 95
Indicator lamp, front passenger front

air bag 81

Infant and child restraint systems 89
LATCH-type child seat anchors 94

Cigarette lighter 288

Climate control system

4-zone automatic climate

control 220

Air conditioning refrigerant 495
Air conditioning, Cooling 217, 233
Air distribution 211, 228
Air recirculation mode 214, 231
Air volume 212, 229
Automatic mode 209, 226
Control panel, Rear 219, 235
Deactivating system 209, 225
Dual-zone automatic climate

control 204

Front defroster 212, 229
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 214,

230

Rear climate control 235
Residual engine heat (REST) 218,

234

Clock 27, 171

Setting time 172

Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 360
Collapsible tire 487
Collapsible wheel chock 434

COMAND see separate COMAND operat-

ing instructions

Combination filter with pollutant-sensitive

air-recirculation mode 233
Combination switch 57, 141
Control system 151

Multifunction display 151
Multifunction steering wheel 152
Resetting to factory settings 166

Control system menus 154

AMG 157
AUDIO 161
Distronic* 163
NAV* 163
Settings 166
Standard display 157
TEL* 181
Trip computer 179
Vehicle status message memory 164

Control system submenus 153

Convenience 178
Instrument cluster 169
Lighting 173
Time/Date 171
Vehicle 176

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Index

Convenience submenu

Activating easy-entry/exit

feature 178

Setting parking position for exterior

rear view mirror 179

Coolant

Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio

and quantity 499

Capacities 493
Checking coolant level 330
Messages in display 414, 415, 416
Temperature 320
Temperature indicator 149
Warning lamp 386

Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 142
Cruise control 249
Cup holders 284
Curb weight 360
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 17

Date display, setting 172, 173
Daytime running lamp mode 139

Setting 173, 174

Deep water see Standing water Defogging windshield 213, 230
Defrosting, Front 212, 229

504

Defrosting, Rear 203
Delayed shut-off

Exterior lamps 175
Interior lighting 176

Department of Transportation see DOT Diesel fuel 322
Difficulties

While driving 60
With starting 54
Digital clock see Clock Digital speedometer 157
Dimensions, vehicle 489
Direction of rotation (tires) 336
Displays

Digital speedometer 157
Distronic* 255
Maintenance service indicator 366
Messages in display 411
Multifunction display 151
Outside temperature 151, 170
Symbol messages 411
Text messages 398
Vehicle status message memory 165
Vehicle system settings, Control

system 151

Distance to empty (Range), Trip

computer 181

Distronic* 252

Activating/deactivating 258
Cleaning system sensor 373
Control system 163
Distance warning function 261
Driving hints 262
Menu 257
Messages in display 399
Sensor cover 373
Warning and indicator lamps 255

Door

Entry lamps 147
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 36
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO* 37, 116
Message in display 430
Opening from inside/outside 119
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 300
Unlocking, Mechanical key 436

Door control panel 34
Door handle 34
Doors

Locking/unlocking from outside 112

DOT 360

Drinking and driving 309
Driving

Abroad 317
Hydroplaning 314
In winter 316
Instructions 49, 309
Problems 60
Safety systems 97
Through standing water 317
With Distronic* 262

Driving safety systems

4MATIC 105
ABS 97
BAS 99
EBP 100
ESP® 100
Four wheel electronic traction system

with ESP® 105

Driving systems

Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 265
Cruise control 249
Distronic* 252
Parktronic system* 269

Driving tips 188

Accelerator position 188
Kickdown 188

Index

Easy-entry/exit feature 46, 178
EBP 100
Electrical fuses see Fuses Electrical system, Technical data 488
Electronic Stability Program see

ESP® 100

Emergency calls

Tele Aid calls 295

Emergency operation (Limp-Home

Mode) 197

Emergency, In case of

Battery, Jump starting 464
First aid kit 432
Flat tire, changing 452
Fuses Hazard warning flasher 144
Instrument cluster, Indicator

lamps 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 390, 391
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 466

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