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266 Spare wheel
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Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment
1Trunk floor
2Handle
3Luggage bowl
4Vehicle toolsLift trunk floor and engage handle in upper edge of the
trunk.
To remove spare tire:
Turn luggage bowl counterclockwise and remove.
To store spare tire:
Place spare tire in wheel well and secure it with luggage
bowl. Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop.
Note:
Always lower trunk floor before closing trunk lid.
P40.10-2244-26
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292 Exterior lamps
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Taillamp assemblies
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.
P82.10-2204-26
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299 Manual release for fuel filler flap
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Manual release for fuel filler flapThe manual release knob is located behind the right
side trunk panel.
In case the central locking system does not release the
fuel filler flap, pull the manual release knob while
simultaneously opening the fuel filler flap.
P80.20-2090-26
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320 Technical data
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Electrical system
We i g h t s
(see certification tag) Model E 320 E 430 E 55 AMG
Generator (alternator) 14 V / 115 A 14 V / 150 A 14 V / 150 A
Starter motor 12V / 1.7 kW 12V / 1.7 kW 12V / 1.7 kW
B a t t e r y 12 V / 10 0 A h 12 V / 10 0 A h 12 V / 10 0 A h
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)NGK PFR 5 -11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)
Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
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333 Index
Technical
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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Doors .................................................................................. 33
Drinking and driving ....................................................203
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 203
Driving instructions ......................................................203
Driving off .......................................................................205
EELEC. STABIL. PROG. -
malfunction and warning messages ......................253
Electronic main key ......................................................... 25
Changing batteries ................................................... 294
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 296
Electronic stability program (ESP) .............................. 220
Control switch ...........................................................222
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 237
Synchronizing ........................................................... 221
Warning lamp ............................................................237
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 296
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 68
SRS Indicator lamp ................................................... 236
Emergency trunk lid release button ....................... 41, 42
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 36Emission control ............................................................ 189
Emission control label ................................................... 314
Engine compartment .................................................... 259
ENGINE FAN -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 245
Engine malfunction
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp ............................... 234
Engine Oil Additives ..................................................... 324
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 118
Engine oil level
Checking ............................................................. 117, 262
Warning ...................................................................... 251
ENGINE OIL LEVEL -
malfunction and warning messages ......................251
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 117
Engine oils ..................................................................... 324
ESP (Electronic Stability Program) ............................ 220
Control switch .......................................................... 222
Malfunction indicator lamp .................................... 237
Synchronizing ...........................................................221
Warning lamp ........................................................... 237
ETR (Emergency tensioning retractor) .........................68
SRS Indicator lamp .................................................. 236
Express opening and closing
Power windows .......................................................... 154
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340 Index
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Telephone ........................................................................ 100
General notes ..............................................................176
Incoming call ............................................................. 104
Redialing .................................................................... 102
Telephone book ......................................................... 100
Telephones and two-way radios ....................................176
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 177
Tires ................................................................................. 206
Driving instructions ................................................. 206
Rims and tires ........................................................... 317
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 269
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 278
Tire replacement ....................................................... 268
Tire speed rating ....................................................... 208
Tire traction ............................................................... 208
Winter driving instructions .................................... 209
Tool kit
Vehicle tools ............................................................... 266
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 44
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 285Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 287
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 211
Trip computer ................................................................. 106
Trip odometer ................................................................... 91
Trunk .................................................................................37
Remote opening ........................................................... 27
Separately locked ........................................................37
Trunk lamp ....................................................................... 39
Trunk lid
Emergency release ................................................ 41, 42
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 122
Turn signals ....................................................................122
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 161
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 267
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 266
Ventilated seats ................................................................56
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