2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E500 Check engine

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MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2005 W211 Owners Manual 305 Operation
Engine compartment
Checking engine oil level with the con-
trol system
When checking the oil level
the vehicle must be parked on level 
ground

with the engine at operating tempera-
tu

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MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2005 W211 Owners Manual 306 OperationEngine compartment
If engine is at normal operating 
temperature, wait five minutes before 
repeating check procedure.

If engine is not at operating tempera-
ture yet, wait 30 minutes

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MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2005 W211 Owners Manual 308 OperationEngine compartmentTransmission fluid level
The transmission fluid level does not need 
to be checked. If you notice transmission 
fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions, 
have an author

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MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2005 W211 Owners Manual 309 Operation
Engine compartment

Replace and tighten cap.
For more information on coolant, see the 
“Technical data” section (
page 466).
Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with two batter-
ies:

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MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2005 W211 Owners Manual 342 OperationWinter drivingBlock heater* (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block heat-
er.
The electrical cable may be installed at an 
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Snow chains
Snow chain

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MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2005 W211 Owners Manual 358 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
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(USA only)
3
(Canada only)
The red brake warning lamp 
comes on while driving and you 
hear a warning sound.
You are dri

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MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2005 W211 Owners Manual 359 Practical hints
What to do if …
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
?
   (USA only)
±
   (Canada only)
The yellow engine malfunction 
indicator lamp comes on while 
driving.
There is a ma

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MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2005 W211 Owners Manual 360 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?
   (USA only)
±
   (Canada only)
The yellow engine malfunction 
indicator lamp comes on while 
driving.
Your fuel tank is empty.

After refuelling start, turn o