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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Rims – Tires Electrical system
We i g h t s (see certification tag) ModelE 320
E 320 4MATIC
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 16 H 2
1. 6 i n ( 41 m m )
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 215 / 55 R 16 93 H
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 215 / 55 R 16 93 H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (steel)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 16 H 2
1. 6 i n ( 41 m m )
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 215 / 55 R 16 93 HGenerator (alternator) 14 V / 115 A
Starter motor 12V / 1.7 kW
Battery 12V / 100 Ah
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)
Roof load on roof
rails max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Roof load on protective strips
(distributed over total area) max. 175 lb (80 kg)
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data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Main dimensions
Model E 320 E 320 4MATIC
Overall vehicle length 192.2 in (4883 mm) 192.2 in (4883 mm)
Overall vehicle width 70.8 in (1799 mm) 70.8 in (1799 mm)
Overall height 59.3 in (1505 mm) 59.3 in (1505 mm)
Wheel base 111.5 in (2833 mm) 111.5 in (2833 mm)
Track, front 60.4 in (1534 mm) 60.2 in (1528 mm)
Track, rear 60.6 in (1538 mm) 60.6 in (1538 mm)
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345 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Selective locking
Central locking system .............................................. 27
Service indicator
See Flexible service system (FSS) ...........................114
Setting the audio volume ...............................................113
Side marker lamp ..........................................................303
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 157
Emergency operation ...............................................307
Express opening ....................................................... 158
Opening and closing .................................................. 30
Synchronizing ........................................................... 158
Snow chains .................................................................... 219
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 188
Spare parts service ........................................................ 322
Spare wheel .................................................................... 277
Special settings (Automatic climate control) ............ 129
Split rear bench seat ..................................................... 169
SRS (Supplemental restraint system) ........................... 66
Indicator lamp ...........................................................246
SRS malfunction ......................................................... 68
Start lock-out .................................................................... 26
Starting and turning off the engine ............................202
STEERING GEAR OIL - malfunction and warning
messages .................................................................... 260
Steering lock ...................................................................200Steering wheel adjustment ............................................. 81
Storage compartments
Above ashtray in center console ............................. 164
Glove box .................................................................... 163
In center console ....................................................... 164
Stowing things in the vehicle ...................................... 177
Sun visors ........................................................................ 161
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ........................... 66
Indicator lamp .......................................................... 246
SRS malfunction ..........................................................68
TTachometer ........................................................................ 91
Tailgate .............................................................................. 36
Technical data ................................................................ 325
Electrical system ...................................................... 326
Main dimensions ..................................................... 327
Rims and Tires ......................................................... 326
Weights ...................................................................... 326
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 188
Emergency calls ........................................................ 189
Information ................................................................ 193
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 191
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 192
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your
vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If your are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your 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.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this
Operator’s Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior
authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.00-3001-26
Press time 11/11/02
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Printed in GermanyWa r n i n g !
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 question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.