2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E55AMG fog

230 What you should know at the gas station
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Fuel tank capacity approximately 21.1 US gal (80.0 l).
This includes approximately 2.6 US gal (10.0 l) reserve.
Use premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane Index 91 (Average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
Engine oil
Engine oil level check, see page 260.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking
level: 2.1 US qt (2.0 l).
Recommended engine oils, see Approved Service
Products sheet.
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (potable water
quality).
For further information (e.g. anticorrosion /antifreeze),
see page 322.
Spark plugs
Approved spark plugs, see page 316.Tire pressure
For tire pressure, refer to tire pressure label inside the
fuel filler flap.
Air conditioner
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant, see
page 318.
Bulbs
High and low beams: H7 (55 W),
low beam: Xenon (optional)
fog lamps: H1 (55 W),
turn signal lamps,
front 1156 NA (26.9 / 5 W / 32 / 4 cp),
parking and standing lamps, front: H 6W (6 W)
side marker lamps, front: 5 W / 4 cp,
turn signal lamps, rear: 21 W / 24 cp,
stop, tail and parking lamp: 21 W / 4 cp,
tail, parking and side marker lamp: 5 W / 4 cp,
rear fog lamp, driver´s side: 21 W / 32 cp,
backup lamps: 21 W / 32 cp,
license plate lamps: 5 W / 4 cp

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Open trunk lid.
Swing cover aside.
1Turn signal lamp (21 W / 24 cp bulb)
2Stop, tail and parking lamp (21 / 4 W bulb)
3Tail, parking and side marker lamp (5 W / 4 cp bulb)4Driver’s side:
Rear fog lamp (21 W / 32 cp bulb)
5Backup lamp (21 W / 32 cp bulb)
Twist bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. Push
bulb into socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.
Insert new bulb in socket, push in and twist clockwise.
Reinstall bulb socket.
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AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 217
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................237
ABS-SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ......................242
Adjusting steering wheel ................................................ 81
Air conditioner refrigerant ...........................................320
Air distribution .............................................................. 130
Air volume ...................................................................... 130
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 67
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp ........................................238
Airbags .............................................................................. 70
Alarm system ............................................................. 43, 45
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................... 210, 262, 319, 322
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 217
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................237
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 43
Aquaplaning ...................................................................207
Armrest, rear bench ...................................................... 162
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 166
Center console ........................................................... 166
Rear doors .................................................................. 167Aud io system
Anti-theft system ....................................................... 137
Button and soft key operation ................................. 138
Cassette mode ............................................................143
CD changer .................................................................148
CD mode ..................................................................... 147
Operating and display elements ............................. 136
Operating safety ........................................................ 135
Operation – audio and telephone ........................... 135
Radio mode ................................................................ 141
Telephone operation ................................................. 151
Audio systems ...................................................................97
Cassette player ............................................................99
CD player ......................................................................98
Radio .............................................................................97
Automatic central locking ..............................................38
Automatic climate control ............................................126
Activated charcoal filter ........................................... 132
Air distribution .......................................................... 130
Air recirculation ........................................................ 131
Air volume .................................................................. 130
Basic setting ...............................................................129
Defogging windows ...................................................129
Defrosting ...................................................................129
Display and controls .................................................128
Dust filter ................................................................... 131

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IIdentification labels .......................................................309
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........................................... 161
Indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................................. 88, 234
Individual settings ..........................................................110
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 78
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 86
Activating ..................................................................... 89
Illumination ................................................................. 89
Indicator lamps ........................................................... 88
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 162
Interior lighting ............................................................. 159JJump starting ..................................................................279
KKeys, vehicle .....................................................................24LLamps, exterior
Fog lamps ...........................................................119, 289
Headlamps ........................................ 119, 247, 286, 302
Parking lamps ...........................................119, 288, 289
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 285
Side marker lamp, front ...................................119, 290
Standing lamps .........................................119, 288, 289
Taillamps .......................................... 119, 247, 289, 302
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............................................ 311
LIGHT SENSOR -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 248
Lighter ............................................................................. 168
LIGHTING SYSTEM -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 247
Limp home mode ............................................................201
Locking and unlocking .................................................... 31