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Model E 320 ( 210. 2 65 )
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E 320 AWD (210.282)
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Engine11 2
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 6
Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm)
Stroke 3.30 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 221 hp / 5600 rpm
(165 kW / 5600 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 232 ft.lb / 3000 rpm
(315 Nm / 3000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.

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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities
Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Recommended engine oils
Automatic
transmission8.5 US qt (8.0 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Rear axle 1.4 US qt (1.3 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Front axle E 320 with AWD 0.5 US qt (0.46 l) Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90
Transfer case E 320 with AWD 0.9 US qt (0.9 l) Automatic transmission fluid
Power steering approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l) MB Power steering fluid
Front wheel hubs approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each High temperature roller bearing
grease
Brake system approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l) MB Brake fluid (DOT 4)

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Gasoline additives
A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon
build up caused by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz
recommends the use of only 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:
•warm-up hesitation,
•unstable idle,
•knocking / pinging,
•misfire,
•power loss.
Do not blend other specific fuel additives with fuel.
They only result in unnecessary cost, and may be
harmful to the engine operation.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel
quality or from blending specific fuel additives are not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion / antifreeze, which provides:
•corrosion protection,
•freeze protection,
•boiling protection (by increasing the boiling point).
The cooling system was filled at the factory with a
coolant providing freeze protection to approximately
-22°F (-30°C) and corrosion protection.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the
boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling
system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).
The coolant solution must be used year round to provide
the necessary corrosion protection and increase in the
boil-over protection. You should have it replaced every
3years.
To provide the important corrosion protection, the
solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion / antifreeze
(equals a freeze protection to approx. - 22 °F [- 30 °C]). If
you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion /
antifreeze (freeze protection to approx. - 49 °F [- 45°C]),

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The traction grades, from highest to lowest are “AA”,
“A”, “B”, and “C”. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked “C” may
have poor traction performance.Te mp e r a t u r e
The temperature grades are “A” (the highest), “B”, and
“C”, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade “C” corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must meet
under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Wa r n i n g !
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straightahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Wa r n i n g !
The temperature grade for this tire is established
for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause excessive heat build up
and possible tire failure.

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EELEC. STABIL. PROG. -
malfunction and warning messages ......................260
Electrical outlet ..............................................................265
Electronic main key ......................................................... 25
Changing batteries ...................................................298
Synchronizing remote control ................................300
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................228
Control switch ...........................................................230
Malfunction indicator lamp .....................................245
Synchronizing ...........................................................229
Warning lamp ............................................................245
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 186
Emergency engine shut-down .....................................300
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 69
SRS indicator lamp ...................................................244
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 37
Emission control ............................................................ 197
Emission control label .................................................. 318
Engine compartment .....................................................266
ENGINE FAN -
malfunction and warning messages ......................252
Engine malfunctionCHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ............................... 242
Engine oil additives ...................................................... 324
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 118
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................. 117, 268
Warning ..................................................................... 258
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 258
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 117
Engine oils ..................................................................... 324
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ............................ 228
Control switch .......................................................... 230
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 245
Synchronizing .......................................................... 229
Warning lamp ........................................................... 245
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................69
SRS indicator lamp .................................................. 244
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 119
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 291
Additional turn signals on
the exterior mirror .............................................. 297
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 292
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 297
License plate lamps ................................................. 296
Low and high beam .................................................. 293

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Parking lamps ..................................................294, 295
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 291
Side marker lamp, front ...........................................297
Standing lamps ................................................. 294, 295
Taillamp assemblies .................................................295
Turn signal lamps ............................................ 294, 295
FFirst aid kit .....................................................................262
Flexible service system (FSS) .......................................114
Four wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC) with electronic
stability program (ESP) ............................................227
Fuel ..................................................................................237
Gasoline additives ....................................................326
Premium unleaded gasoline ................. 237, 323, 325
Fuel cap placement warning ........................................244
Fuel requirements .........................................................325
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................244
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. - capacities ...............322
Fuses, electrical .............................................................263
GGarage door opener .......................................................179
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 326
Fuel requirements ................................................... 325
Premium unleaded .................................................. 325
General notes on the
central locking system ............................................... 28
Glove box ......................................................................... 162HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 125
Head restraints
Front seat .....................................................................50
Rear seat ....................................................................... 51
Rear seat head restraint, storage .............................. 52
Synchronizing ............................................................. 46
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 121
Headlights ....................................................................... 119
Heated seats ......................................................................54
Hood ................................................................................ 266