2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 BLUETEC height

431 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
@
Vehicle rising
Please wait
The vehicle level is too low.

Do not drive off.
The Airmatic has not yet adjusted the vehicle level to
the necessary height required for driving.

Wait until the message disappears from the multifunc-
tion 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 (
page 266).
Depending on the type of malfunction, this may raise
the vehicle’s level.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
Malfunction
The system is functional only to a
limited extent.
The system display or the system
is malfunctioning.

Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).

Have the vehicle checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

437 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Unlocking the trunk
A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft
(1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid. 
Insert the mechanical key1 into the
trunk lid lock until it stops.

Turn the mechanical key1 counter-
clockwise to position2 and hold it in
this position.

Pull the handle3 and lift the trunk lid.
The trunk opens.

Turn the mechanical key1 back and
remove it from the trunk lid lock.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*, do the following:
Close the passenger door, the rear
doors and the trunk.

Press the central locking switch in the
center console (
page 127).

Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the doors have moved down.

If necessary, push them down
manually.

Remove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (
page 436).

Check whether the trunk is locked.
1
Mechanical key
2
Unlocking in an emergency
3
Handle
!
Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.


489 Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensionsModel
E 320 BLUETEC
E 350
E 550
Overall vehicle length
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior view
mirrors folded out)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
Overall vehicle height
58.4 in (1 484 mm)
58.5 in (1 486 mm)
-
Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC)
(E 550 only)
-
-
57.7 in (1 465 mm)
Wheelbase
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
Track, front
61.3 in (1 557 mm)
61.7 in (1 567 mm)
61.7 in (1 567 mm)
Track, rear
61.1 in (1 552 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)

490 Technical dataMain dimensions and weightsWeightsModel
E 350 4MATIC
E 550 4MATIC
E63AMG
Overall vehicle length
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
192.2 in (4 881 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior view
mirrors folded out)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
Overall vehicle height
59.1 in (1 501 mm)
-
-
Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC)
(E 550 4MATIC and E 63 AMG only)
-
58.1 in (1 475 mm)
57.7 in (1 465 mm)
Wheelbase
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
Track, front
61.6 in (1 565 mm)
61.6 in (1 565 mm)
61.1 in (1 551 mm)
Track, rear
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
Roof load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)

508 IndexHead restraints 129
Comfort head restraint, Adjusting 44
Folding back 130
Front seat, Adjusting 43
Rear seat, Removing and
installing 130
Headlamp cleaning system* 198
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps* 137
Automatic headlamp mode 138
Bi-Xenon* 137
Cleaning lenses 372
Cleaning system* 198
Halogen 446
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 138
Replacing bulbs 446
Switch 56
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 376
Heated seats* 132Heated steering wheel
(Canada only) 289
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control 266
High beam flasher 57, 142
High beam headlamps 57, 137, 444
Indicator lamp 27, 142
Replacing bulbs 444
Switching on 142
High mounted brake lamp 445
High-performance brake system
(E 63 AMG only) 312
Hood 325
Message in display 430
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 314
I
Identification labels 476
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 477
Ignition 38
Immobilizer 106
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicleInflation pressure see Tires, Inflation pres-
sure
Inside door handle 119
Instrument cluster 26, 148
Illumination brightness 148
Lamps 380
Multifunction display 151
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off 176
Interior rear view mirror 47
Auto-dimming mirrors 198
Interior storage spaces see Storage com-
partments
J
Jack 432
Jump starting 464
K
Key, Mechanical 436
Loss of 119
Valet locking 126

514 IndexRestraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Retaining hooks 281
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 184, 186
Rims 361, 481
Roadside Assistance 12
Roller sunblind* 202
RON 322
Roof rack* 273
Rubber parts, cleaning 375
Run Flat Indicator 343
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 97
Occupant 68
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts 49
Satellite radio* 161
Seat belt force limiter 85Seat belts 82
Children in the vehicle 88
Cleaning 376
Fastening 49
Height adjustment 51
Proper use of 51, 84
Safety guidelines 72
Telltale 27, 388
Warning lamp 388
Seating capacity 337
Seats 41, 129
Easy-entry/exit feature 46
Heater* 132
Memory function 134
Multicontour seat* 131
Ventilation* 133
Seats, Rear bench seat* 276
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 280
Selective setting see SmartKey
Selector lever
Message in the display 407
Selector lever see Gear selector leverSelf-test
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system 81
OCS 80
Tele Aid 295
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life, Tires 334
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 474
Settings 116
Control system menus and
submenus 153
Date 172, 173
Individual, Vehicle 166
Memory function 135
Resetting all, Control system 166
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 117
Time 172
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 376
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 190