2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 Replacing SmartKey batteries

ContentsReplacing SmartKey batteries ............ 431
SmartKey ..................................... 431
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*....... 432
Replacing bulbs ................................. 433
Bulbs ............................................ 433
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 436
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 438
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 439
Removing wiper blades ................ 439
Installing wiper blades.................. 440
Flat tire .............................................. 441
Preparing the vehicle.................... 441
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 441
MOExtended system*................... 448
Bleeding the fuel system
(Diesel engine only) ........................... 449
Batteries ............................................ 450
Disconnecting the battery ............ 451
Removing the battery ................... 452
Charging and reinstalling the
battery.......................................... 452
Reconnecting the battery ............. 453
Jump starting ..................................... 454
Towing the vehicle ............................. 457
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 460Fuses ................................................. 461
Aids for replacing fuses................ 461
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment ............................... 462
Fuse box in trunk ......................... 462
Technical data................................. 465
Parts service ...................................... 466
Warranty coverage............................. 467
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 467
Identification labels ........................... 468
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 469
E 350 / E 350 4MATIC .................. 469
E 500 / E 500 4MATIC .................. 469
E 55 AMG ..................................... 470
E 320 CDI..................................... 470
Engine................................................ 471
Rims and tires.................................... 473
Same size tires ............................. 475
Mixed size tires ............................ 478
MOExtended tires* ....................... 479
Spare wheel ................................. 480
Electrical system ............................... 481Main dimensions and weights ........... 482
Main dimensions .......................... 482
Weights ........................................ 483
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 484
Capacities .................................... 484
Engine oils ................................... 487
Engine oil additives ...................... 487
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 487
Brake fluid.................................... 487
Premium unleaded gasoline
(Gasoline engine) ......................... 488
Gasoline additives
(Gasoline engine) ......................... 488
Fuel requirements ........................ 489
Coolants ...................................... 490
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ............................. 492
Technical terms............................... 493Index................................................. 501

373 Practical hints
What to do if …
Where will I find ...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Resetting activated head restraints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Bleeding the fuel system (Diesel engine only)
Batteries
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

431 Practical hints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing SmartKey batteries
If the batteries in the SmartKey are dis-
charged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
SmartKey
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Remove the mechanical key1
(page 426).
1Mechanical key
2Slide
3Battery compartment

Insert the mechanical key1 in direc-
tion of arrow in side opening.

Using mechanical key1,push gray
slide 2 to unlatch battery compart-
ment 3.
Warning!
G
Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure they are clean and free of lint.iWhen replacing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.


432 Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteries
Pull battery compartment3
(page 431) out of the housing in di-
rection of arrow.

Remove the batteries4 in direction of
arrow.
4Battery
5Contact spring

Using a lint-free cloth, insert new
batteries4 under the contact spring
5 with the positive terminal (+) side
facing up.

Return battery compartment 3
(page 431) into housing until it locks
into place.

Slide mechanical key 1 (
page 431)
back into the SmartKey.

Check the operation of the SmartKey.
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Remove the mechanical key
(page 426).

Insert the mechanical key1
(page 431) in side opening and push
grey slide2 (
page 431).
Battery compartment3 (
page 431)
is unlatched.

Pull battery compartment3
(page 431) out of the housing in di-
rection of arrow.1Battery
2Tilt battery up
3Mechanical key

Using mechanical key3 apply pres-
sure to position2.
Battery1 tilts up slightly.

Pull out batteries1 in direction of ar-
row.

Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries with the positive terminal (+) side
facing up.

Return battery compartment3
(page 431) into housing until it locks
into place.


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