2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 Fluid

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.

492 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Windshield and headlamp washer system
Both the windshield and headlamp washer
systems are supplied from the windshield
washer fluid reservoir.
The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of
approximately:

7.4 US qt. (7.0 l) in vehicles with a
headlamp cleaning system* or heated
reservoir


4.8 US qt. (4.5 l) in vehicles without a
headlamp cleaning system

Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate and water (or con-
centrate and commercially available
premixed windshield washer sol-
vent/antifreeze, depending on ambient
temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above “freezing point”,
use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“S” and water:


1 part “S” to 100 parts water
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “S” to 1 gallon [4.0 l] wa-
ter).
For temperatures below “freezing point”
use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
“S” and commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent/antifreeze:


1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent
(1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “S” to 1 gallon [4.0 l] sol-
vent).
Warning!
G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may ignite
and burn. You can be seriously burned.

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

506 IndexEngine
Belt layout 469
Block heater* (Canada only) 359
Cleaning 366
Compartment 319
Malfunction indicator lamp 377, 378,
403
Maximum engine speed 471
Message in the display 377, 378,
403
Number 468, 494
Starting 50
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 51
Starting with the SmartKey 51
Tachometer 25
Technical data 471
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 62
Turning off with the SmartKey 62
Engine compartment
Hood 319
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 377,
378, 403Engine oil
Adding 323
Additives 487
Changing 323
Checking level (Control system) 321
Checking level (Dipstick) 322
Consumption 320
Filler neck 324
Messages in display 321, 408
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 487
Viscosity 494
Engine oil level 318
ESP
®
94, 494
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
100
Messages in display 391
Warning lamp 375
ETD 494
Safety guidelines 70
Exterior rear view mirrors
Parking position 176
F
Factory, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 114
Filler neck, Engine oil 324First aid kit 422
Flat tire 441
Lowering the vehicle 447
Mounting the spare wheel 441, 444
Preparing the vehicle 441
Spare wheel 441
Flexible Service System see FSS
Floormats 284
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 484
Brake fluid 485
Capacities 484
Engine coolant 485
Engine oil 484
Power steering fluid 485
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 486
Fog lamps 144
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 435
Four wheel electronic traction system with
ESP
® see 4MATIC
4MATIC 100
Front air bags 71
Front lamps see Headlamps

511 Index
Multifunction display 153, 496
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 166
Multifunction display messages 388
ABS
Batteries 389, 398, 399
Brake fluid 402
Brake lamps 412
Brake pads 400
Check engine 377, 378
Coolant 403, 404, 405
Cruise control 389
Distronic* 389
Door 406
Electrohydraulic brake system 400,
401
Engine oil 321, 407, 408, 409
ESP
®
391, 392
Fog lamps 412, 413
Fuel reserve tank 411
Headlamps 412, 413, 414
Hood 410
Key, SmartKey 411Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 410
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 417
Parking brake 401
Parking lamps 413
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 417
Seat belts 417
SRS 418
Telephone* 419
Tires 416
Trunk 419
Turn signals 415
Windshield washer fluid 419
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 154,
496
Button operation 154
N
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 161
Net, parcel 278
Neutral gear position 185
Night security illumination 144
Normal occupant weight 355Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 468
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 355
Occupant safety 66
Air bags 67
Children and air bags 68
Children in the vehicle 78
Fastening the seat belt 47
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 85
Infant and child restraint systems 78
LATCH-type child seat anchors
OCS
Seat belts 47, 70
OCS
Self-test 86
Odometer 153
Oil level see Engine oil, Checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 190
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 367
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 360, 361
Overhead control panel 29

515 Index
Starting difficulties, Engine 52
Starting, Engine 50
Steering column 43
Steering wheel 42
Buttons 26
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting E 55 AMG
Automatic transmission 191
Steering wheel, Cleaning 371
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 293
Storage compartments 30
Center console 276
Cup holder 279
Glove box 276
Parcel net in front passenger footwell
Rear center console 277
Ruffled storage bags 277
Storing
Tires 330
Submenus
In control system
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 199
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Sunshade* 200
Supplemental Restraint System see SRSSuspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 259
For sporty driving style 259
Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)*
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15
T
Tachometer 25, 152
Overspeed range 152
Tail lamps 438
Cleaning lenses 367
Messages in display 415
Replacing bulbs 438
Tar stains 365
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 487
Brake fluid 487
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. 484
Coolant 490
Electrical system 481
Engine 471
Engine oil additives 487
Engine oils 487Fuel requirements 489
Gasoline additives 488
Premium unleaded gasoline 488
Rims and tires 473
Weights 483
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 486
Tele Aid 286, 498
Emergency calls 287
Information 290
Initiating an emergency call
manually 288
Message in display 418
Remote door unlock 292
Roadside Assistance 289
SOS button 288
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 293
System self-check 286
Telematics* 498
Telephone* 26, 180, 285
Answering/ending a call 181
Message in display 419
Operation 180
Phone book* 181
Redialing 182

516 IndexTemperature
Display mode
Interior temperature 207, 221
Setting display unit
Tether attachment points, see Cihildren in
the vehicle
Tie-down rings, Trunk 275
Tightening torque 447, 498
Time 169, 170
Setting minutes 169
TIN 355
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 332
Tire and Loading Terminology 353
Tire inflation pressure
Checking
Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
(TPMS*), (USA only)
Checking tire pressure
electronically 339
Tires 328, 473
Air pressure
Care and maintenance 329
Chains 359
Cleaning 330
Direction of rotation, Spinning 331Driving instructions 307
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 338
Inflation pressure 339, 343
Information Placard 332
Inspection 329
Load rating 355
Messages in display 416
MOExtended system* 343, 448
Ply composition and material
used 355
Problems under-/overinflation 343
Retreads 328
Rims and tires 473
Rotation 356
Service life 329
Sizes 475
Snow 358
Spare wheel
Speed rating 308, 346, 356
Storing 330
Temperature 338, 352
Terminology 353
Tire Identification Number see TIN
TPMS malfunction telltale 381
Traction 308, 356Tread 356
Tread depth 330, 358
Treadwear indicators 356
Wear pattern 356, 357
Winter 358
Tools 424
Top tether see Children in the vehicle
Tow-away alarm 103
Towing eye bolt 460
Towing the vehicle 457
Traction 189, 356
Transmission fluid level 324
Transmission gear slector lever see Gear
selector lever
Traveling abroad 311
Tread 356
Tread depth 330, 358
Treadwear indicators 356
Trip computer 178
Trip odometer 151

518 IndexVoice control system* 499
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 256
Distronic* 250
Parking brake 54
Parktronic system* 267
Seat belt telltale 73
Warranty coverage 467
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 492
Washing the vehicle 364
Wear pattern, Tires 357
Weights, Vehicle 483
Wheel
Change 441
Removing 444
Spare 444
Tightening torque 447
Wheels, Sizes 475
Wheels, Tires and 328
Window curtain air bags 72
Windows see Power windows 231
Windows, cleaning 369Windshield
Cleaning 57
Cleaning wiper blades 369
Defogging 209, 224
Windshield washer fluid 492
Message in display 419
Mixing ratio
Refilling 327
Wiping 57
Windshield washer system 492
Windshield wipers 56
Replacing wiper blade 440
Winter driving
Block heater* (Canada only) 359
Snow chains 359
Tires 358
Winter driving instructions 309
Winter tires 358
Wood trims, cleaning 372
X
Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps