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! 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).

i To signal turns while being towed with the

hazard warning flasher in use you can activate the combination switch for the left or right turn signal in the usual manner – only the selected turn signal will operate. Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warning flasher will operate again.

Towing with front axle raised ! Vehicles with 4MATIC: Do not tow with

the front 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.

When towing the vehicle with the front axle raised, the wheels on the ground have to move freely. X Make sure the ignition is switched on. X With the vehicle at a standstill, depress the

brake pedal and keep it pressed.

X Shift the automatic transmission into

neutral position N.

X Release the brake pedal. X If engaged, release the parking brake. X Switch off the automatic central locking

(Y page 155).

X Switch off the ignition and leave the

SmartKey in the starter switch.

X Switch on the hazard warning flasher

(Y page 114).

! Vehicles without 4MATIC:

Because the ESP® operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off (SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when the vehicle is being towed with the front axle raised. Active braking action through the ESP® may otherwise seriously damage the brake system which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

! 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).

If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have the cause determined and rectified by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A fuse chart is located in the fuse box in the passenger compartment. The fuse chart explains the fuse allocation and fuse amperages.

Before replacing fuses X Engage the parking brake. X Make sure the automatic transmission is in

park position P.

X Switch off all electrical consumers. X Turn off the engine. X Remove the SmartKey from the starter

switch.

X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Open the

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

Fuses Introduction The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to switch off malfunctioning power circuits. If a fuse is blown, the components and systems secured by that fuse will stop operating. G 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 approved 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. A blown fuse must be replaced by an appropriate 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. i In case of a blown fuse contact Roadside

Assistance or an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center.

Practical hints

Fuses Fuse box in passenger compartment ! Do not use sharp objects such as a

screwdriver to open the fuse box cover in the dashboard. You could damage the fuse box cover or the dashboard.

1 Fuse box cover 2 Recess in the cover X Open the driver’s door. X Insert flat, blunt object as a lever in recess

2 on the edge of cover 1.

X Loosen cover 1 from the dashboard using

the lever.

X Using your hands, pull cover 1 in direction

of arrow and remove it.

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Opening cover (with turn catches) X Turn catches 1 counterclockwise and

remove cover 2.

Closing cover (with turn catches) X Install cover 2. X Turn catches 1 clockwise.

Opening cover (without turn catches) X Hold cover 2 at recess, press cover 2

slightly together to release tabs from behind trim panel and then pull off cover 2.

Closing cover (without turn catches) X Install cover 2 with tabs on one side of trim panel, then press cover 2 slightly together to install cover 2 on other side of trim panel.

Fuse box in cargo compartment

1 Button for unlocking trim panel 2 Trim panel X Opening: Open the cargo compartment. X Press button 1. X Fold down trim panel 2. X Closing: Fold up trim panel 2.

Practical hints

Fuses X Closing: Hook cover 1 into the opening at

the front.

X Press cover 1 back on until it engages. ! The fuse box cover must be properly

positioned as described to prevent moisture or dirt from entering the fuse box and possibly impairing fuse operation.

Fuse box in trunk (sedan) Fuse box cover design may vary depending on vehicle equipment.

Cover with turn catches shown 1 Catches 2 Cover X Open the trunk.

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Vehicle equipment ............................ 378
Parts service ..................................... 378
Warranty coverage ........................... 378
Identification labels .......................... 379
Engine ................................................ 381
Rims and tires ................................... 384
Electrical system .............................. 390
Main dimensions ............................... 391
Weights .............................................. 393
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ....... 394

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Warranty coverage Vehicle equipment

i This Operator’s Manual describes all

features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.

23 Applicable to vehicles with gasoline engine only. 378

Parts service

Warranty coverage

All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts required for maintenance and repair work. In addition, strategically 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 subjected to stringent quality inspections. Each part has been specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts should be installed. ! Do not use non-genuine Mercedes-Benz parts and accessories not authorized by Mercedes-Benz. Doing so could damage the vehicle, which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Also, it could compromise the vehicle’s durability or safety.

Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any defective parts originally installed in the vehicle in accordance with the terms of the following warranties: RNew Car Limited Warranty REmission System Warranty REmission Performance Warranty RCalifornia, Connecticut, Maine,

Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty23

RState Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon

Laws)

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 an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.

Identification labels

Technical data

Identification labels

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

1 Certification label (on driver’s door

B-pillar)

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be found in the following locations: Ron the certification label Rembossed underneath a cover in the front

passenger footwell (Y page 380)

Ron the lower edge of the windshield

(Y page 380)

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

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Identification labels i Data shown on certification label are for illustration purposes only. These data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustration. Refer to certification label on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle.

4 Cover 5 VIN X Move the front passenger seat backward

as far as possible (Y page 96).

X Fold cover 4 backward.

VIN 5 is now visible.

6 Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards

7 VIN (on lower edge of windshield) 8 Engine number (engraved on engine)

i When ordering parts, please specify

vehicle identification and engine number.

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Engine

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
Maximum engine speed

E 320 BlueTEC (211.022)24

E 300 4MATIC (211.092)24,25

642
Diesel 4-stroke engine 3.27 in (83.00 mm) 3.62 in (92.00 mm) 182.3 cu in (2 987 cm3)

272
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.46 in (88.00 mm) 3.23 in (82.10 mm) 182.9 cu in (2 996 cm3)

E 350 (211.056)24,26
E 350 4MATIC (211.087, 211.287)24
272
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.66 in (92.90 mm) 3.39 in (86.00 mm) 213.5 cu in (3 498 cm3)

16.5:1
209 hp/3 400 rpm (156 kW/3 400 rpm) 400 lb-ft/1 600 rpm - 2 400 rpm (543 Nm/1 600 rpm - 2 400 rpm) 4 500 rpm

11.3:1
228 hp/6 000 rpm (170 kW/6 000 rpm)27
221 lb-ft/2 500 rpm - 5 000 rpm (300 Nm/2 500 rpm - 5 000 rpm) 6 500 rpm

10.7:1
268 hp/6 000 rpm (200 kW/6 000 rpm)27
258 lb-ft/2 400 rpm - 5 000 rpm (350 Nm/2 400 rpm - 5 000 rpm) 6 500 rpm

24 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. 25 Canada only. 26 USA only. 27 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

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Engine Model

E 320 BlueTEC (211.022)24

E 300 4MATIC (211.092)24,25

Firing order Poly-V-belt

1-4-2-5-3-6
2 035 mm

1-4-3-6-2-5
2 404 mm

E 350 (211.056)24,26
E 350 4MATIC (211.087, 211.287)24
1-4-3-6-2-5
2 404 mm

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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

Maximum engine speed Firing order Poly-V-belt

E 550 (211.072)28,29
E 550 4MATIC (211.090)28
273
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 3.86 in (98.00 mm) 3.56 in (90.50 mm) 333.3 cu in (5 461 cm3) 10.7:1
382 hp/6 000 rpm (285 kW/6 000 rpm)30
391 lb-ft/2 800 rpm - 4 800 rpm (530 Nm/2 800 rpm - 4 800 rpm) 6 500 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2 404 mm

E 63 AMG (211.077, 211.27729)28

156
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection 4.02 in (102.20 mm) 3.72 in (94.60 mm) 378.8 cu in (6 208 cm3) 11.3:1
507 hp/6 800 rpm (378 kW/6 800 rpm)30
465 lb-ft/5 200 rpm (630 Nm/5 200 rpm)

7 200 rpm 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
2 360 mm

28 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. 29 USA only. 30 Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.

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Rims and tires Rims and tires Notes ! Only use tires which have been tested and

approved 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 the ABS or the 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: RMO = Mercedes-Benz Original

equipment tires

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 Rpoor handling characteristics Rincreased noise Rincreased fuel consumption Moreover, tires and rims not approved by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit

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not available as standard or optional factory equipment, but can be purchased from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Equipping your vehicle with winter tires approved for your vehicle model may require the purchase of two or four wheel rims of the recommended size for use with these winter tires. This depends on vehicle model and the standard or optional factory- equipped wheel rim/tire configuration on your vehicle. For more information contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

dimensional 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 result.

i Further information on tires and rims is

available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with the recommended tire inflation pressures is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for driving at high speeds 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 maintenance recommendation included with the vehicle.

For information on recommended tire inflation pressure and supplemental tire inflation pressure information for special driving situations, see (Y page 253). i The following pages also list the approved wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehicles with winter tires. Winter tires are

Same size tires Sedan Model

Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All season tires33
Winter tires33,34

E 320 BlueTEC

E 35031
E 350 4MATIC31
8.5 J x 17 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/45 R17 95H M+S

8 J x 16 H2
1.42 in (36 mm) 225/55 R16 95H M+S 225/55 R16 95H M+S. 245/45 R17 99V XL (Extra Load)

M+S.

Technical data

Rims and tires

E 300 4MATIC32

8.5 J x 18 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/40 R18 93V M+S 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S.

31 USA only. 32 Canada only. 33 Radial-ply tires. 34 Not available as factory equipment.

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E 350 4MATIC36
E 350 4MATIC (AMG Sport Package)35
E 550 4MATIC

E 350 (AMG Sport Package)35
E 55035
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.

8.5 J x 18 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/40 R18 93V M+S

Technical data

Rims and tires Model

AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All-season tires37
Winter tires37,38

35 USA only. 36 Canada only. 37 Radial-ply tires. 38 Not available as factory equipment. 386

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Rims and tires

Wagon

Model Rims (light alloy) AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset All-season tires40
Winter tires40,41

E 350 4MATIC 8 J x 17 H2
— 1.5 in (38 mm) 245/45 R17 95H M+S 245/45 R17 99V XL (Extra Load) M+S. 245/40 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S.42

E 63 AMG39
— 8.5 J x 18 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) —

39 USA only. 40 Radial-ply tires. 41 Not available as factory equipment. 42 Permissible vehicle speed of max. 137 mph (220 km/h).

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E 350 (AMG Sport Package)43
E 55043
8.5 J x 18 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) — 245/40 R18 93V M+S 9 J x 18 H2
1.54 in (39 mm) — 265/35 R18 97V XL (Extra Load) M+S

E 63 AMG

8.5 J x 18 H2
1.5 in (38 mm) 245/40 ZR18
— 9 J x 18 H2
1.54 in (39 mm) 265/35 ZR18 XL (Extra Load) —

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) —

Technical data

Rims and tires Mixed size tires Model

Front axle

Rear axle

AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires44
All-season tires44
AMG rims (light alloy) Wheel offset Summer tires44,45
All-season tires44,45

43 USA only. 44 Radial-ply tires. 45 Must not be used with snow chains. 388

Spare wheel

! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare

wheel rim. If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator’s Manual, inflate the 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 spare wheel differs from the tire inflation pressure of the road tires.

Technical data

Rims and tires

i The E 63 AMG wagon with folding third-row seat does not have a spare wheel. It is equipped with TIREFIT (Y page 355). Model Rim Wheel offset Minispare tire46
Collapsible tire46
Recommended tire inflation pressure

All (except E 63 AMG) 4 B x 17
1.34 in (34 mm) T 155/70 R17 110 M — 61 psi (4.2 bar)

E 63 AMG 6 B x 18
0.98 in (25 mm) — 175/55-18 95P 51 psi (3.5 bar)

46 Must not be used with snow chains.

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Electrical system Electrical system

E 320 BlueTEC 14 V/180 A 12 V/2.0 kW

E 300 4MATIC47
14 V/180 A 12 V/1.7 kW

E 350 (all models) 14 V/180 A 12 V/1.4 kW

E 550 (all models) 14 V/180 A 12 V/1.7 kW

E 63 AMG 14 V/180 A 12 V/2.1 kW

Type

12 V/100 Ah —

12 V/100 Ah Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33 Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33

12 V/100 Ah

0.031 in (0.8 mm)

NGK PLKR 6A 0.031 in (0.8 mm)

12 V/100 Ah Bosch F8 DPP 332U NGK PFR 5R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)

12 V/95 Ah NGK ILZKAR 7A10

0.039 in (1.0 mm)

15 lb-ft - 18 lb-ft (20 Nm - 25 Nm)

15 lb-ft - 22 lb-ft (20 Nm - 30 Nm)

18 lb-ft - 22 lb-ft (25 Nm - 30 Nm)

15 lb-ft - 18 lb-ft (20 Nm - 25 Nm)

Electrode gap Tightening torque

—

—

Model Alternator Starter motor Battery Spark plugs

47 Canada only. 390

Main dimensions

Model Overall vehicle length

Overall vehicle width Overall vehicle height

Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear

48 Canada only. 49 USA only.

Technical data

Main dimensions

Sedan Wagon

Sedan Wagon

E 320 BlueTEC 191.0 in (4 852 mm) — 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 58.4 in (1 484 mm) — 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.3 in (1 557 mm) 61.1 in (1 552 mm)

E 300 4MATIC48
191.0 in (4 852 mm) — 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 59.0 in (1 498 mm) — 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.6 in (1 565 mm) 61.4 in (1 560 mm)

E 35049
191.0 in (4 852 mm) — 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 58.4 in (1 484 mm) — 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.7 in (1 567 mm) 61.4 in (1 560 mm)

E 350 4MATIC 191.0 in (4 852 mm) 192.3 in (4 884 mm) 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 59.0 in (1 499 mm) 59.4 in (1 509 mm) 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.6 in (1 565 mm) 61.4 in (1 560 mm)

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Sedan Wagon50

Sedan Wagon50

E 55050
191.0 in (4 852 mm) — 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 57.7 in (1 465 mm) — 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.7 in (1 567 mm) 61.4 in (1 560 mm)

E 550 4MATIC 191.0 in (4 852 mm) — 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 58.1 in (1 475 mm) — 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.6 in (1 565 mm) 61.4 in (1 560 mm)

E 63 AMG 192.2 in (4 881 mm) 193.7 in (4 919 mm) 81.2 in (2 063 mm) 56.3 in (1 431 mm) 58.5 in (1 485 mm) 112.4 in (2 854 mm) 61.1 in (1 551 mm) 61.4 in (1 560 mm)

Technical data

Main dimensions Model Overall vehicle length

Overall vehicle width Overall vehicle height

Wheelbase Track, front Track, rear

50 USA only. 392

Weights

Model Roof load

All models max. 220 lb (100 kg)

Technical data

Weights

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes- Benz.

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.

For information on tested and approved products, contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). G 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.

Engine with oil filter

Model E 350 (all models) E 320 BlueTEC E 300 4MATIC51
E 550 (all models) E 63 AMG52

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

9.3 US qt (8.8 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils

51 Canada only. 52 Engine with oil cooler. 394

Automatic transmission

Front axle

Rear axle

Model E 320 BlueTEC E 35053
E 55053
E 300 4MATIC51
E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC E 63 AMG54
E 300 4MATIC51
E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC E 300 4MATIC51
E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC E 320 BlueTEC E 55053
E 35053
E 63 AMG

53 USA only. 51 Canada only. 54 Automatic transmission with oil cooler.

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. MB Automatic Transmission Fluid

Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

Capacity 9.7 US qt (9.2 l)

8.6 US qt (8.1 l)

9.3 US qt (8.8 l) 1.7 US qt (1.6 l)

1.7 US qt (1.6 l)

Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90

1.4 US qt (1.3 l)

1.1 US qt (1.0 l) 1.3 US qt (1.2 l)

Fuchs Titan EG 5010 D

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Transfer case

Power steering

Brake system Cooling system

Fuel tank, including a reserve of

Model E 300 4MATIC51
E 350 4MATIC E 550 4MATIC All models except E 63 AMG E 63 AMG

E 320 BlueTEC E 300 4MATIC51
E 350 (all models) E 550 (all models) E 63 AMG

All models except E 63 AMG E 63 AMG

Air conditioning system

—

51 Canada only. 396

Capacity 0.62 US qt (0.59 l)

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. MB Transfer Case Fluid

approx. 1.0 US qt (0.9 l) approx. 1.3 US qt (1.2 l) 0.63 US qt (0.6 l) approx. 13.7 US qt (13.0 l) approx. 10.7 US qt (10.0 l)

approx. 11.9 US qt (11.3 l) approx. 12.5 US qt (11.8 l) 21.1 US gal (80.0 l) 2.4 US gal (9.0 l) 3.7 US gal (14.0 l)

MB Power Steering Fluid (Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)

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

Gasoline engine: Premium unleaded gasoline (Minimum Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON]) Diesel engine: ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM) R134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil (never R 12)

Model

Washer system Washer system and headlamp cleaning system

Approved 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. For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). ! Using engine oils and oil filters of a

specification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System, or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not

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

covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Please follow Maintenance System recommendations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do so will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Mercedes-Benz recommends MOBIL OIL. Use the table below to determine the MB sheet number. Model

Engine type 642
272

MB sheet number 229.51
229.5

E 320 BlueTEC E 300 4MATIC56

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. MB Windshield Washer Concentrate55 (Y page 402) Washer fluid mixing ratio (Y page 402)

Model

E 35057
E 350 4MATIC E 55057
E 550 4MATIC E 63 AMG

Engine type 272
272
273
273
156

MB sheet number 229.5
229.5
229.5
229.5
229.558

i MB sheet numbers are printed on the

outside of oil containers.

55 Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze. 56 Canada only. 57 USA only. 58 Restriction: Only SAE 0W-40/SAE 5W-40 engine oils may be used.

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Viscosity grades for engine oils Using the chart below, select oil viscosity according to the lowest air temperature expected before the next oil change.

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.

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Air conditioning refrigerant R134a (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 G 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. Any authorized Mercedes-

Benz Center will provide you with additional information.

Premium unleaded gasoline (gasoline engine) G Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury. Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline! Turn off the engine before refueling. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing contact. Extinguish all smoking materials. Direct skin contact with fuels and the inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your health.

! To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gasoline must be used. If premium unleaded gasoline is not available and low octane gasoline is used, follow these precautions: RHave the fuel tank only partially filled

with unleaded regular gasoline and fill up

with premium unleaded gasoline as soon as possible.

RAvoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration.

RDo not exceed an engine speed of

3 000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two persons and no luggage.

RDo 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 gasoline. 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. Reformulated gasolines (RFG) and/or unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as ethanol, TAME, ETBE, 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 HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL (15 ppm SULFUR MAXIMUM) that meets the ASTM D975 standard. Failure to use ULTRA-LOW SULFUR HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL can severely damage the vehicle’s exhaust after-treatment device. To prevent malfunctions, diesel fuel with improved cold flow characteristics is offered 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.

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. For further information on diesel fuel pump labeling, contact an authorized Mercedes- Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). B5 biodiesel Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC approves the use of B5 biodiesel (standard diesel with a maximum of up to 5% biodiesel content) in all Common Rail Injection (CDI) and BlueTEC diesel engines. Diesel fuels containing a higher percentage of biodiesel content will cause damage to your engine and are not approved. Biodiesel can be refined from a variety of raw materials which may result in widely varying properties. Only use approved biodiesel. Approved biodiesel meets the ASTM D6751
standard and has the necessary oxidation stability (minimum 6 hours, proved with EN14112 method) to prevent deposits and/ or corrosion. The use of non-approved biodiesel may damage the fuel system. Please ask your service station for further information. If the B5 biodiesel blend is not sufficiently labeled to clearly indicate that it meets the above standards, please do not use it. The Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty does not cover damage caused by the use of fuels

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. not meeting Mercedes-Benz approved fuel standards.

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: RWarm-up hesitation RUnstable idle RKnocking/pinging RMisfire RPower loss In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasoline which contains these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

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Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only) 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 or by any pre-owned or Extended Limited warranties.

Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: RCorrosion protection RFreeze protection RBoiling protection (by increasing the boiling

point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -35‡ (-37†) and corrosion 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‡ (-37†), the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266‡ (130†). The coolant solution must be used year round to provide the necessary corrosion protection and increase boil-over protection. Refer to the Maintenance Booklet for replacement 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 solution 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, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or visit www.mbusa.com (USA only). To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 50%

anticorrosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approximately -35‡ [-37†]). If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection to approximately -49‡ [-45†]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. 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 instructions.

The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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

Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

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.

Model

E 320 BlueTEC E 300 4MATIC59
E 350 (all models) E 550 (all models) E 63 AMG

-35‡ (-37†) 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)

Approximate freeze protection

-49‡ (-45†) 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)

Cooling system

59 Canada only.

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Technical data

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Washer system and headlamp cleaning system G Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/ antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned.

X Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate

“MB SummerFit”.

X Mix with water for temperatures above

freezing point.

X Mix with commercially available premixed

washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point.

Washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point: 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: 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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Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing. Press time May 28, 2008
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Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and Genuine Mercedes- Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle. For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com (USA only) or www.mercedes-benz.ca (Canada only). G Warning! To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury. If you have any questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment.

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E-Class Operator’s Manual

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Contents

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

At a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Safety and security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Controls in detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237

Practical hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377

1, 2, 3 ... 4-ETS

4MATIC

see ETS/4-ETS

see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)

4-zone automatic climate control

see Climate control system

ABS (Antilock Brake System) . . . . . . . 71
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297, 312
Accessory weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Active head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Air bag deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Distance warning function . . . . . . . 171
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) . . . . . . . 225

Active Bi-Xenon headlamps

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
see Headlamps Active head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Resetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Adaptive Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Adaptive Damping System

see ADS

Additives

Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Address change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) . . . 171
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Advanced TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308, 328
Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Emergency call upon deployment . 225
Front, driver and passenger . . . . . . . 48
Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 341
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Side impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Window curtain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Air conditioning refrigerant and lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control)

ADS (Adaptive Damping System) . . 171
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

Index

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Vehicle level control . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Air pressure

see Tire inflation pressure Air pressure (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Air pump (electric) . . . . . . . . . . 292, 363
Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Air volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Alarm system

see Anti-theft systems

Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290, 362
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) . . . . . . . . . 174
Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
AMG menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Anticorrosion/antifreeze . . . . . . . . . 401
Antilock Brake System

see ABS Anti-theft systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . 76
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Aquaplaning

see Hydroplaning Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Aspect ratio (tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Audio/DVD menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors . . . 108

Index

Automatic central locking . . . . . 85, 155
Automatic climate control

see Climate control system Automatic headlamp mode . . . . . . . 111
Automatic interior lighting control . 116
Automatic locking when driving . . . 155
Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . . 133
Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . 130
Automatic shift program . . . . . . . . 133
Emergency operation (limp-home mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Gear range indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Gear ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Gear selector lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Gearshifting malfunctions (limp- home mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Kickdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Kickdown (manual shift program) . 137
Manual shift program . . . . . . . . . . . 135
One-touch gearshifting . . . . . . . . . 134
Program mode indicator . . . . . . . . 134
Program mode selector switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133, 135
Shifting procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Steering wheel gearshift control . . 134
Transmission position indicator . . . 131
Transmission positions . . . . . . . . . 131
Axle oils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395

Backrest

Backup lamps

see Seats

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 324
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
Bar (air pressure unit) . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
BAS (Brake Assist System) . . . . . . . . . 72
Batteries, SmartKey

Checking condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346

Battery, Vehicle

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Bead (tire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Beverage holders

see Cup holders

Bleeding the fuel system (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Brake fluid

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

Brake lamps

Cleaning lenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
High-mounted brake lamp . . . . . . . 348
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Brake pads

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
High-performance brake system . . 277
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Break-in period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Bulbs

see Replacing bulbs

CAC (Customer Assistance Center) . . 23
California retail buyers and lessees, important notice for . . . . . . . 20
Calls (phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Can holders

see Cup holders

Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Cargo compartment

Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Storage box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Cargo management system . . . . . . . 210
Belt reels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Cargo tie-down rings . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Mounting elements . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Telescoping rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Index

Cargo volume

see Trunk/cargo compartment Carpets, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Center console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Central locking

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85, 155
Locking/unlocking from inside . . . . 85
Central locking/unlocking switch . . . 85
Certification label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Children in the vehicle

Air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Blocking of rear window operation . . 69
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type . . 68
Indicator lamp, front passenger front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Infant and child restraint systems . . 63
Occupant Classification System (OCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Tether anchorage points . . . . . . . . . 65
Top tether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Child safety

see Children in the vehicle

Child seat anchors – LATCH-type

see Children in the vehicle

Chrome-plated exhaust tip, cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 288
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Climate control

see Climate control system

Climate control system . . . . . . . . . . . 179
4-zone automatic climate control . 182
Air conditioning, cooling . . . . . . . . 185
Air conditioning refrigerant . . . . . . 398
Air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Air recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . . 192
Air volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Automatic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Deactivating system . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Front defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Maximum cooling MAX COOL . . . . 191
Residual engine heat (REST) . . . . . 192
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 152
Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cold tire inflation pressure . . . . . . . 269
Collapsible tire (spare wheel) . . . . . 389
Collapsible wheel chock . . . . . . . . . . 290
COMAND system

see separate COMAND system operating instructions Combination switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . 140
Resetting to factory settings . . . . . 149
Control system menus . . . . . . . . . . . 142
AMG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Audio/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Standard display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Telephone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Vehicle status message memory . . 148

Control system submenus

Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Time/Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Convenience submenu

Easy-entry/exit feature . . . . . . . . . 156

Coolant

Anticorrosion/antifreeze . . . . . . . . 401
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318, 319, 321
Temperature indicator . . . . . . . . . . 138
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps 115
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Last stored speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Curb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) . . 23

Index

Dashboard

see Instrument cluster Data recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Date, Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Daytime running lamp mode . . 112, 153
Deep water

see Standing water

Defroster

Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Delayed shut-off

Exterior lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Department of Transportation

see DOT

Diesel fuel

Difficulties

Digital clock

see Fuel

While driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
With starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

see Clock Digital speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Dimensions (vehicle) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Direction of rotation (tires) . . . . . . . 249
Displays

Digital speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Maintenance service indicator . . . . 280
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Outside temperature . . . . . . . 143, 152
Symbol messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Text messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Trip computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Vehicle status message memory . . 148
Vehicle system settings . . . . . . . . . 149
Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Cleaning system sensor . . . . . . . . . 285
Control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Distance warning function . . . . . . . 171
Driving hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Sensor cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Warning and indicator lamps . 165, 336
Door control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Door handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Doors

Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) . . 81
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) . . . . 80
Locking/unlocking from outside . . . 80
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Opening from inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) . . . . 230
Unlocking (Mechanical key) . . . . . . 343

DOT (Department of Transportation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Drinking and driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Driving

Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124, 274
In winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Through standing water . . . . . . . . . 278
With Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Driving and parking

Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Driving off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126, 277
Driving safety systems . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Adaptive Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
BAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
EBP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
ESP® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
ETS/4-ETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Driving systems

AIRMATIC DC (Dual Control) . . . . . 171
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) . . . . . . . . 174
Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Distronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Parktronic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Driving tips, automatic transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Easy-entry/exit feature . . . . . . 106, 156
EBP (Electronic Brake Proportioning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Electric air pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Electrical system

Improper work on or modifications . 22
Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP®

Electronic Traction System

see ETS/4-ETS

Emergency, in case of

Battery, jump starting . . . . . . . . . . 369
First aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Hazard warning flasher . . . . . . . . . 114
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Towing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372

Emergency calls

Tele Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Emergency operations

Gear selector lever, unlocking . . . . 345
Limp-home mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Locking/unlocking the vehicle . . . 343
Remote door unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Tailgate, unlocking and opening . . 344
Trunk lid, emergency release . . . . . . 92
Trunk lid, unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

Emergency Tensioning Device

see ETD Emission control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
Information label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
System warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Engine

Brake-in recommendations . . . . . . 238
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 338
Maximum engine speed . . . . . . . . . 381
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Turning off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Engine coolant

see Coolant

Index

Engine oil

Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Recommended engine oils and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
ESP® (Electronic Stability Program) . 72
ETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297, 312
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

ETD (Emergency Tensioning Device) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Express operation

Panorama roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Tilt/sliding sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Exterior lamp switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Exterior rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . 107
Parking position . . . . . . . . . . . 108, 109
Exterior view of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Index

Fastening the seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . 57
First aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Flat tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Lowering the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Mounting the spare wheel . . . . . . . 360
Preparing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355, 389
TIREFIT (tire repair kit) . . . . . . . . . . 355
Floormats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Fluids

Automatic transmission fluid . . . . . 395
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Washer and headlamp cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Fog lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325, 326
Replacing bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348

Four-wheel drive

Front air bags

see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)

see Air bags Front axle oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395

Front lamps

see Headlamps Front passenger front air bag . . . . . . 48

Messages in the multifunction display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299

Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 341
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Capacity, fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240, 396
Fuel consumption statistics . . . . . . 157
Fuel filler flap and cap . . . . . . . . . . 240
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 337
Premium unleaded gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240, 396, 398
Refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Fuel filler flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

Fuel system, bleeding (diesel engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Fuel tank