2004 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 height

354 Practical hintsUnlocking / locking in an emergencyUnlocking the trunk
A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft
(1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
If you are unable to unlock the trunk with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the
trunk with the mechanical key.
The handle is located above the rear li-
cense plate recess.
1Unlocking in an emergency
2Handle
Insert the mechanical key into the
trunk lid lock.

Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position1 and hold it in this
position.

Pull trunk lid handle2 and lift the
trunk lid.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
Close the passenger doors and the
trunk.

Press the central locking switch in the
cockpit (
page 107).

Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the passenger doors are still
visible. If necessary, push them down
manually.

Slide mechanical key2 out of the
SmartKey.

Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key (
page 354).

Check if the trunk is locked. If neces-
sary lock the trunk with the mechanical
key (if appilcable) (
page 105).
!Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.iUnlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:

Press buttonŒ or‹ on the
SmartKey.


Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:


Grasp the outside door handle.


Press the start /stop button.

398 Technical dataMain dimensions
Main dimensionsModel
E320/E3204MATIC
E 500 / E 500 4MATIC
E55AMG
Overall vehicle length
190.3 in (4833 mm)
190.3 in (4833 mm)
190.9 in (4849 mm)
Overall vehicle width
71.7 in (1822 mm)
71.7 in (1822 mm)
71.7 in (1822 mm)
Overall vehicle height
57.1 in (1449 mm)
Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC*)
(optional on E320; standard on
E500 / E55 AMG)
56.2 in (1429 mm)
56.3 in (1431 mm)
55.6 in (1412 mm)
Wheelbase
112.4 in (2854 mm)
112.4 in (2854 mm)
112.4 in (2854 mm)
Track, front
61.4 in (1559 mm)
61.7 in (1567 mm)
62.3 in (1583 mm)
Track, rear
61.1 in (1552 mm)
61.4 in (1560 mm)
61.3 in (1558 mm)

411 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
ADS
(A
daptive D
amping S
ystem)
Automatically adapts the optimum sus-
pension damping to prevailing driving
conditions.
Airmatic DC
(A
irmatic D
ual C
ontrol)
Automatically selects the optimum sus-
pension tuning and ride height for your
vehicle. Airmatic consists of two com-
ponents:


Adaptive Damping System


Vehicle level control
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the front passenger seat. The
system will automatically deactivate
the passenger front airbag when such a
seat is properly installed
(PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp located in the center console
comes on). See your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.
BabySmartTM compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger front airbag if a BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat is installed.
BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
a light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.
CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.

417 Index
A
ABS 74, 411
ABS control 75
Malfunction indicator lamp 310
Messages in display 319
Warning lamp 310
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 164
Accident
In case of 50
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 182, 194
Air recirculation mode 180, 191
Anti-theft alarm system 84
Automatic climate control 186
Central locking (control system) 149
Charcoal filter 192
Climate control 176
Defrosting 179
Distance warning function* 223
Distronic* 219
Easy-entry/exit feature* 150
ESP 79
Exterior headlamps 47
Exterior lamps 120Front fog lamps 122
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 47
High beams 123
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* 33
Immobilizer 53, 83
Rear fog lamp 121, 122
Rear window defroster 173
Residual heat 182, 194
Seat heater* 113
Tow-away alarm 85
Windshield wipers 48
Adding
Engine oil 284
Additional turn signal 359
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 195
Adjusting 34
Air distribution 178, 189
Air volume 178, 179, 190
Backrest tilt 36
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior rear view mirror 38
Mirrors 38
Multicontour seat* 111
Seat cushion depth 111
Seat cushion tilt 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 36
Seats 34
Steering column height 37
Steering wheel 37
Adjusting steering column in or out 37
Adjusting steering column up or down 37
Adjusting the dynamic seat 153
Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 182, 194
Turning on 182, 194
Air distribution
Adjusting 178, 189
Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 290
Air recirculation mode 180, 191
Activating 180, 191
Deactivating 181, 192

426 IndexGPS 413
GPS see COMAND 251
H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 259
Reprogramming integrated remote
control 263
Hazard warning flasher 123
Switching off 124
Switching on 124
Headlamps
Automatic control 120
Bi-Xenon* 411
Cleaning system* 170
Switching off 52
Switching on 47
Headlamps, tail lamps, side markers, turn
signal lenses 304
Heated seats* 113
Heated steering wheel* 248
Height adjustment
Head restraints 36
Steering wheel 37
Vehicle level 227High beam flasher 47, 123
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 338
Replacing bulbs 359
Switching on 123
Hood 281
Closing 281
Message in display 335
Opening 281
Hydroplaning 271
I
Identification labels 390
Ignition 31, 33
Switching on 44
Immobilizer 83
Activating 83
Deactivating 83
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems 65
Installing 69
LATCH child seat anchors 71Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 255
Inside rear view mirror
Antiglare 168
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 69
Towing eye bolt 384
Wiper blades 365
Instrument cluster 22, 126, 307, 413
Coolant temperature gauge 127
Illumination 126
Multifunction display 129
Outside temperature indicator 128
Selecting language 142
Instrument lighting 126, 127
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 262
Erasing memory 263
Gate operator 262
Hand-held transmitter 259
Operation 262
Rolling code programming 261

432 IndexPower seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Memory function 116
Removing/installing head
restraints 109
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 414
Power washer 303
Power windows 197
Blocking of rear window operation 72
Side windows 197
Synchronizing 200
Pracitcal hints
First aid kit 350
Practical hints
Jump starting 378
Lamp in center console 317
Lamps in instrument cluster 310
Messages in the display 318
Spare wheel 350
TIREFIT(E 55 AMG) 350Vehicle tool kit 352
Problems
While driving 50
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 414
Automatic transmission 164
PULSE function (Massage function) 113
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 156
R
Radio
Selecting stations 134
Selecting stations (satellite*) 135
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 275
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 154
Rear bench seat
Foldable 236
Rear fog lamp
Bulb 359
Switching on 122Rear lamp bulbs 360
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 195
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 168
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors 168
Rear window
Blocking operation 72
Rear window defroster 173
Activating 173
Deactivating 173
Rear window sunshade* 172
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 377
Regular checks 279
Reinstalling the battery 377
Remote controls
Integrated 259
SmartKey 88, 92
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 91
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 257
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 414

436 Index
Locking and unlocking 88
Loss of 91
Opening and closing the slid-
ing/pop-up roof* with 202
Opening and closing windows
with 199
Opening the panorama sliding/pop-up
roof* with SmartKey 208
positions in starter switch 31
Remote controls 88, 92
Restoring to factory setting 90, 94
Selective setting 89, 94
Starting the engine 44
Unlocking with 30
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 91
Global locking and unlocking 94
Locking the vehicle 96
Loss of 96
Messages in display 335
Remote controls 91
Turning off the engine 53
Unlocking with 32
Smartkey-dependency memory
Settings 152Snow chains 296
Solar panel* 210
Spare fuses 385
Spare parts service 388
Spare wheel 350
Speed
Saving current 212
Speed settings
Cruise control 213
Distronic* 219, 220
Speedometer
Displays 216
Settings units 141
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 141
Split rear bench seat* 236
Sporty driving style 226
SRS 415
SRS indicator lamp 23, 56, 316
Standing lamps 119
Replacing bulbs 362
Standing water 274
Starter switch 31
Positions 31Starting difficulties 45
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 43
Steering column
Height adjustment 37
Length adjustment 37
Steering gear oil
Message in display 347
Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Cleaning 308
Electrical adjustment 37
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 258
Stopping
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof 207
Sliding/pop-up roof* 202
Windows 199
Storage compartments
Glove box 242
Storage space under armrest 244
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 117