2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E320CDI brake

458 Practical hintsTowing the vehicle
!
To be certain to avoid a possibility of
damage to the drivetrain, however, we
recommend the drive shaft be discon-
nected at the rear axle drive flange (ve-
hicles with 4MATIC: disconnected at
the front and rear axle drive flanges) for
any towing beyond a short tow to a
nearby garage.
Warning!
G
If circumstances require towing the vehicle
with all wheels on the ground, always tow
with a tow bar if:

the engine will not run


there is a malfunction in the electrohy-
draulic brake system


there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or in the vehicle’s electrical system
as that will be necessary to adequately con-
trol the towed vehicle.
Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, make certain the SmartKey is in
starter switch position2.
If the SmartKey is left in the starter switch
position0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the switch. In this
case, the steering is locked. To unlock, re-
move SmartKey from starter switch and re-
insert.
Warning!
G
The brake system requires electrical power
to operate.
A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply
or electrical system may impair brake sys-
tem operation and switch it into its emer-
gency operation mode. To brake, the driver
must then apply significantly greater brake
pedal pressure and depress the pedal much
further to obtain the expected braking ef-
fect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the
brake pedal. Brakes may only be applied to
the front wheels. Stopping distance is in-
creased! Adapt your driving style according-
ly. For more information, refer to
“Electrohydraulic brake system”
(page 97).
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the steering system. In
this case, it is important to keep in mind that
a considerably higher degree of effort is nec-
essary to steer the vehicle. Adapt your driv-
ing accordingly.

485 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Rear axle
E350
E3504MATIC
1.06 US qt (1.0 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
E320CDI
E500
E5004MATIC
E55AMG
1.37 US qt (1.3 l)
Transfer case
E3504MATIC
E5004MATIC
0.62 US qt (0.585 l)
MB Transfer Case Fluid
Power steering
approx. 0.95 US qt (0.9 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
1.1 US qt (1.05 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
E320CDI
13.3 US qt (12.6 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
E350
E3504MATIC
10.7 US qt (10.0 l)
E500
E5004MATIC
11.9 US qt (11.3 l)
E55AMG
13.8 US qt (13.2 l)

487 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters re-
quired for vehicles with Maintenance Sys-
tem (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada
vehicles). For a listing of approved engine
oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Ap-
proved Service Products pamphlet, or con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
blending oil additives are not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Air conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air condition-
ing system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based lu-
bricating oil. Otherwise damage to the
system will occur.
Brake fluid
During vehicle operation, the boiling point
of the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from
the atmosphere.
Only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro-
vide you with additional information.
!Using engine oils and oil filters of spec-
ification other than those expressly re-
quired for the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada
vehicles), or changing of oil and oil filter
at change intervals longer than those
called for by the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada
vehicles) will result in engine damage
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada
vehicles) recommendations for sched-
uled oil changes. Failure to do so could
result in engine damage not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
G
Under extremely strenuous operating condi-
tions, this moisture content can lead to the
formation of bubbles in the system, thus re-
ducing the system’s efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s Mainte-
nance Booklet for replacement interval.

493 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 353)
ADS
(Adaptive D
amping S
ystem)
Automatically adapts the optimum sus-
pension damping to prevailing driving
conditions.
Air pressure
(
page 353)
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 353)
Bar
(page 354)
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 354)
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 354)

494 Technical termsCOMAND
(C
ockpit M
anagement and D
ata Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and navi-
gation system, as well as other optional
equipment (CD changer, telephone,
etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system for auto-
matically maintaining the vehicle speed
set by the driver.
Curb weight
(
page 354)Distronic*
A driving convenience cruise control
system which helps the driver maintain
a pre-selected speed:


If there is no vehicle directly ahead,
the system operates in the same
way as conventional ->cruise con-
trol.


If a slower moving vehicle is ahead,
Distronic will reduce your vehicle
speed to the extent permitted by re-
duced throttle and up to 20% brak-
ing power to maintain the preset
minimum following distance.
DOT
(Department of Transportation)
(
page 354)
Electrohydraulic brake system
Electronically controlled hydraulic
braking system for increased braking
safety and comfort.Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP
®(Electronic S
tability Pr
ogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem’s threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRS

497 Technical terms
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing:


Engine


Clutch/torque converter


Transmission


Transfer case*


Drive shaft


Axle shafts/axles
Production options weight
(
page 355)
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operationS and
operationC.PSI
(P
ounds per s
quare i
nch)
(
page 355)
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(page 355)
Restraint systems
Seat belts, belt tensioners, air bags and
child restraint systems. As indepen-
dent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.
Rim
(page 355)
RON
(Research O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line’s ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission selector le-
ver from being moved out of positionP
without the ignition or engine on and
brake pedal depressed.
Sidewall
(
page 355)
SRS
(Supplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and air bags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.

501 Index
A
ABS 92, 493
Indicator lamp 374
Messages in display
Accelerator position
Automatic transmission 186
Accessory weight 353
Accident 59
Active head restraints 77
Air bags 67
Children 68
Front, Driver 71
Front, Passenger 71
Safety guidelines 70
Side impact 72
Window curtain 72
Air conditioning refrigerant 487
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system
Air conditioning, Cooling 212, 227
Air distribution 208, 222Air pressure 353
Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 339
Air pump, electric
Turning on 446
Air recirculation mode 210, 224
Air vents 208, 222
Air volume 209, 223
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)* 259, 493
Messages in display 420
Suspension tuning 259
Vehicle level control 260
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 424,
444, 493
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 490
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 101
Anti-theft alarm system 101
Immobilizer 101
Tow-away alarm 103
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 307Ashtray 281
Aspect ratio 353
AUDIO menu 159
Selecting radio station 159
Selecting satellite radio* station 160
Audio system
CD mode 160
Auto-dimming
Rear view mirrors 197
Automatic central locking, Control
system 174
Automatic headlamp mode 142
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 147
Automatic locking when driving 174
Automatic shift program, Automatic
transmission 189
Automatic transmission 183
Accelerator position 186
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 196
Gear ranges 188
Gear selector lever one-touch
gearshifting 190
Gear selector lever position 183, 185

502 Index
Gear shifting malfunctions 196
Kickdown 186
Kickdown, Manual shift program
E55AMG 195
Manual (One-touch) gearshifting 190
Manual shift program E 55 AMG 193
Shift program mode selector
switch 189
Shift program mode selector switch,
Manual shift program
E55AMG 193
Starting engine 50
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting
E55AMG 191
Winter program mode 189
B
Backrest 271
Seat 41
Seat, multicontour 134
Backup lamps
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 433
Bar 354
BAS 94, 493Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 431, 432
Checking battery condition 110, 116
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 431, 432
Checking battery condition 116
Batteries, Vehicle
Charging 452
Disconnecting 451
Installing 452
Jump starting 454
Messages in display 389, 398, 399
Reconnecting 453
Removing 452
Bead 354
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
Bleeding the fuel system 449
Block heater* (Canada only) 359
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking 318
Messages in display 402Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 367
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 433
Brake pads
Message in display 400
Brakes 304
Warning lamp 376
Break-in period 302
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC 493
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
CAN system 493
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 484
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings 275
Carpets, cleaning 371
Catalytic converter 312
CD player 160