2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E WAGON height

350 OperationTires and wheelsTire ply material
1Plies in sidewall
2Plies under tread
This marking tells you about the type of
cord and number of plies in the sidewall
and under the tread.
Tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not).
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire.
Air pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or
bar.
Aspect ratio
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width
expressed in percentage.Bar
Another metric unit for air pressure. There
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi)
to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa)
to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle
has been sitting for at least 3 hours or driv-
en no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
optional equipment, but without passen-
gers and cargo.
iFor illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires are specific to each vehi-
cle and may vary from data shown in
above illustration.

392 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display messages
Possible cause/conse-
quence
Possible solution
Front passenger
airbag
deactivated
See Operator’s Manual
Front passenger front air bag is
deactivated while driving even
though an adult or someone
larger than a small individual is
occupying the front passenger
seat. Forces acting on the seat
may make the system sense a
decrease in weight.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the
front passenger seat for the following:
Switch off the ignition (
page 36).

Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle.

Adjust the seat in a height position (
page 41).

Make sure that no objects which apply forces to the seat are
present (e.g. objects such as books, briefcases etc. lodged under-
neath, behind or around the seat). Such forces may cause the sys-
tem to sense that an occupant of a lesser weight than actually
present is on the front passenger seat.

Keep the seat unoccupied, close the front passenger door and turn
on the ignition (
page 36).
(Continued on next page)

417 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display messages
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
@
Vehicle rising
Your vehicle is adjusting to your level se-
lection.
Vehicle rising
Please wait briefly
The vehicle level is too low.

Do not drive off.
The Airmatic* has not yet adjusted the ve-
hicle level to the necessary height re-
quired for driving.

Wait until the message disappears from
the multifunction display.
You may then drive off.
Stop, car too low
The Airmatic* is malfunctioning.
Avoid excessive steering input. The fender or
tires could otherwise be damaged. Listen for
scraping noises. Do not drive faster than
50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the side of the road and select a
higher vehicle level. Depending on the
type of malfunction, this may raise the ve-
hicle’s level.
There is otherwise danger of an accident.

480 Technical dataMain dimensions and weightMain dimensionsModel
E350
E500
1
1Not available in the U.S.
E55AMG
Overall vehicle length
191.7 in (4 868 mm)
191.7 in (4 868 mm)
191.8 in (4 871 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior view
mirrors folded out)
78.3 in (1990 mm)
78.3 in (1990 mm)
78.3 in (1990 mm)
Overall vehicle height
58.9 in (1 495 mm)
Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC*)
(optional on E 350; standard on
E500/E55AMG)
58.4 in (1 483 mm)
58.5 in (1 485 mm)
58.5 in (1 485 mm)
Wheelbase
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
Track, front
61.4 in (1 559 mm)
61.7 in (1 567 mm)
62.3 in (1583 mm)
Track, rear
61.1 in (1 552 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
61.3 in (1558 mm)

481 Technical data
Main dimensions and weight
WeightModel
E3204MATIC
E5004MATIC
Overall vehicle length
191.7 in (4 868 mm)
191.7 in (4 868 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior view
mirrors folded out)
78.3 in (1990 mm)
78.3 in (1990 mm)
Overall vehicle height
58.9 in (1 495 mm)
Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC*)
(optional on E 350; standard on E 500)
58.4 in (1 483 mm)
58.5 in (1 485 mm)
Wheelbase
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
Track, front
61.3 in (1 557 mm)
61.6 in (1 565 mm)
Track, rear
61.1 in (1 552 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
Max. roof load
220 lbs (100 kg)

491 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.
Accessory weight
(
page 350)
ADS
(Adaptive D
amping S
ystem)
Automatically adapts the optimum sus-
pension damping to prevailing driving
conditions.
Air pressure
(
page 350)
Airmatic DC*
(Airmatic 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 controlAlignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Aspect ratio
(
page 350)
Bar
(page 350)
BAS
(Brake 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.
Bead
(
page 350)
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.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 350)

504 IndexGear selector lever, Cleaning 368
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 272
Good visibility 197
GPS 493
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 351
GVWR 351
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 368
Hazard warning flasher 147
Head restraints 129
Folding back 132
Front seat, Adjusting 42
Rear seat, Removing and installing
Removing and installing 132
Headlamp cleaning system* 197
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lampsHeadlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 144
Bi-Xenon*
Cleaning lenses 365
Cleaning system* 197
Halogen 434
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 144
Messages in display 409, 410, 411,
412
Replacing bulbs 434
Switch 54
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 368
Heated seats* 135
Heated steering wheel* 279
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control 256
High beam flasher 147
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 410
Replacing bulbs 432
Switching onHigh mounted brake lamp 432
Hood 315
Message in display 407
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 305
I
Identification labels 468
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 468
Ignition 36, 50
Switching on 51
Immobilizer 101
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
sure
Inside door handle 119
Instrument cluster 24, 151, 493
Cleaning 367
Illumination brightness 151
Lamps 372
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Multifunction display 155

510 IndexReset button, In instrument cluster 25,
151, 166
Rest tool
Depository 428
Restraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Restraint system see SRS
Reverse gear position 186
Rim 352
Rims 472
Roadside Assistance 12
Roller sunblind* 200
RON 313, 495
Rubber parts, cleaning 367
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 91
Occupant 66
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts 47
Satellite radio* 162
Seat belt force limiter 76Seat belts 72
Children in the vehicle
Cleaning 368
Fastening 47
Height adjustment 49
Message in display 414
Proper use of 49, 74
Safety guidelines 70
Telltale 25, 377
Warning lamp 377
Seat cushions
Removing and installing 138
Seating capacity 329
Seats 40, 129
Drive-Dynamic seat* with multicontour
features 133
Easy-entry/exit feature 43
Heater* 135
Memory function 140
Split rear bench seat* 260
Ventilation 136
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 264
Selector lever see Gear selector leverSelf-test
OCS 85
Tele Aid 283
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life, Tires 325
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 466
Settings 114
Control system menus 157
Control system submenus 157
Date 171, 172
Factory, SmartKey 108
Individual, Vehicle 165
Memory function 140
Resetting all, Control system 166
Selective, SmartKey 109
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 115
Time 171
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 368
Shift lock 495
Shift program mode 189