465 Practical hints
Jump starting
The battery is located in the trunk under-
neath the luggage box (
page 433). Only
jump start the vehicle from the battery in
the trunk.
Make sure the two vehicles do not
touch.
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Apply the parking brake (
page 62).
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to positionP.
Open the trunk.1Positive terminal of discharged battery
2Negative terminal of discharged bat-
tery
3Positive terminal of charged battery
4Negative terminal of charged battery
Connect positive terminals1 and3
of the batteries with the jumper cable.
Clamp cable to charged battery3
first.
Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.
Connect negative terminals4 and2
of the batteries with the second jumper
cable. Clamp the cable to negative
terminal4 of the charged battery
first.
Start the engine of the disabled vehi-
cle.
You can now turn on the electrical con-
sumers. Do not switch on the headlamps
under any circumstances.
Remove the jumper cables first from
negative terminals2 and4 and then
from positive terminals1 and3.
You can now switch on the headlamps.
Have the battery checked at the near-
est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(page 331).
!
Never invert the terminal connections!
467 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Warning!
G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve-
hicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.!
If the vehicle is towed with the front axle
raised (not permissible for vehicles with
4MATIC), the gear selector lever must be in
positionN and the engine must be shut off
(SmartKey in starter switch position0 or1).
Active braking action through the ESP
® may
otherwise seriously damage the brake system.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground, the gear selector lever must be in
positionN and the SmartKey must be in starter
switch position2.
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the
ground or the front axle raised, the vehicle may
be towed only for distances up to 30 miles
(50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h).
!
Towing of the vehicle should only be done
using the properly installed towing eye bolt.
Never attach tow cable, tow rope or tow rod to
the vehicle chassis, frame or suspension parts.
i
When towing the vehicle with all wheels on
the ground, please note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and
the SmartKey in starter switch position2, or
KEYLESS-GO
* start/stop button in position2,
the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel as
well as the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle
speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or
more.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from locking,
deactivate the automatic central locking
(
page 127).
i
To signal turns while being towed with the
hazard warning flasher in use, turn SmartKey in
starter switch to position2 and activate the
combination switch for the left or right turn sig-
nal in the usual manner – only the selected turn
signal will operate.
Upon canceling the turn signal, the hazard warn-
ing flasher will operate again.
i
The gear selector lever will remain locked in
positionP and the SmartKey will not turn in the
starter switch if the battery is disconnected or
discharged. For more information see “Batter-
ies” (page 460) or “Jump starting”
(
page 464).
For information on manual unlocking of the gear
selector lever, see (
page 438).
488 Technical dataElectrical systemModel
E 350, E 350 4MATIC
E 550, E 550 4MATIC
E63AMG
Generator (alternator)
14 V/180 A
14 V/180 A
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
14 V/1.4 kW
14 V/1.7 kW
12 V/2.1 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah
1
1Depending on production date, your vehicle may be equipped with a 12 V/100 Ah battery.
12 V/95 Ah
1
12 V/95 Ah
Spark plugs
Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33
NGK PLKR 6A
Bosch F8 DPP 332U
NGK PFR 5R-11
NGK ILZKAR7A10
Electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
0.039 in (1.00 mm)
0.039 in (1.00 mm)
Tightening torque
15 - 22 lb-ft (20 - 30 Nm)
18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm)
15 - 18.5 lb-ft (20 -25 Nm)
Model
E 320 BLUETEC
Generator (alternator)
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
14 V/2.0 kW
Battery
12 V/95 Ah
1
1Depending on production date, your vehicle may be equipped with a 12 V/100 Ah battery.
502 IndexAutomatic transmission
Accelerator position 188
Automatic shift program 190
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 197
Gear ranges 189
Gear selector lever 184
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 191
Gear selector lever positions 186
Gear shifting malfunctions 197
Kickdown 188
Kickdown, manual shift program
E63AMG 196
Manual shift program E 63 AMG 194
Program mode selector switch 190
Shifting procedure 185
Starting engine 52
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* 192
B
BabySmart
TM
Air bag deactivation system 81
Self-test 81Backrest 277
Seat 43
Seat, multicontour* 131
Backup lamps
Messages in display 422
Replacing bulbs 443
Bar 360
BAS 99
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 441
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 441
Batteries, Vehicle
Charging 462
Disconnecting 461
Jump starting 464
Messages in display 412
Reconnecting 463
Reinstalling 462
Removing 462
Bead 360
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
Bleeding the fuel system 459Block heater* (Canada only) 365
Brake fluid
Checking 324
Messages in display 413
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 372
Replacing bulbs 443
Brake pads
Message in display 412
Brakes 310
High-performance brake system
(E 63 AMG only) 312
Warning lamp 383
Break-in period 308
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 491
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings 280
Carpets, cleaning 376
Catalytic converter (gasoline
engine) 318
505 Index
Drinking and driving 309
Driving
Abroad 317
Hydroplaning 314
In winter 316
Instructions 49, 309
Problems 60
Safety systems 97
Through standing water 317
With Distronic* 262
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 105
ABS 97
BAS 99
EBP 100
ESP
®
100
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
105
Driving systems
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 265
Cruise control 249
Distronic* 252
Parktronic system* 269
Driving tips 188
Accelerator position 188
Kickdown 188E
Easy-entry/exit feature 46, 178
EBP 100
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical system, Technical data 488
Electronic Stability Program see
ESP
®
100
Emergency calls
Tele Aid calls 295
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 197
Emergency operations 437
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 438
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 436
Remote door unlock 300
Tilt/sliding sunroof or tilt/sliding pan-
el*, Manual operation 439
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 125
Trunk lid, Unlocking 437
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETDEmergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 464
First aid kit 432
Flat tire, changing 452
Fuses
Hazard warning flasher 144
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 380, 381, 382, 383, 384,
385, 386, 387, 390, 391
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 466
Emission control 319
Information label 477
Vacuum line routing diagram
label 477
Emission control system warranties 10
509 Index
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 110
Checking batteries 119
Factory setting 112
Global locking 112, 113
Global unlocking 112, 113
Locking/unlocking 36, 64, 110
Loss of 119
Messages in the multifunction
display 420, 421
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel* 239
Opening and closing the
windows 239
Opening, Trunk 120
Positions in starter switch 37
Remote control 110
Replacing batteries 441
Restoring to factory setting 113
Selective setting 112
Starting the engine 52
Turning off the engine 63Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Battery check lamp 114
Checking batteries 119
Factory setting 116
Global locking 117, 118
Global unlocking 116, 117
Locking/unlocking 37, 64, 113
Loss of 119
Messages in the multifunction
display 420, 421, 424
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel* 239
Opening and closing the
windows 239
Opening, Trunk 120
Replacing batteries 441
Restoring to factory setting 118
Selective setting 117
Starting the engine 53
Turning off the engine 64
KEYLESS-GO* see Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*
Kickdown 188
Kilopascal 360L
Labels
Certification 476
Emission control information 476
Vacuum line routing diagram 477
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch 56, 137
Front 444
Messages in display 422
Rear 445
Switching on/off 137
510 IndexLamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 380
Battery (SmartKey) 113, 117
Brakes 383
CHECK ENGINE 384, 385
Coolant 386
Distance warning lamp* 255
Engine diagnostics 384, 385
Engine malfunction 27, 384, 385
ESP
®
27, 381, 382
Fog lamps 140
Front passenger front air bag off 29,
74, 81, 393, 394
Fuel reserve 27, 387
High beam headlamps 27
Instrument cluster 380, 381, 382,
383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 390, 391
Low beam headlamps 27
Seat belt telltale 27
Seat belts 388
Seat belts telltale 388
SRS 69
Turn signals 27
Language, Setting 169
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicleLicense plate lamps 445
Messages in display 423
Replacing bulbs 449
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 375
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 288
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode 139
Lighting, Exterior and interior 137
Limp-Home Mode 197
Loading 273
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 174
Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 65
Locking the vehicle 61
In an emergency 437
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 119
Key, SmartKey 119
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 119
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 475Low beam headlamps 56
Indicator lamp 27
Replacing bulbs 444
Switching on 56
Lubricants 491
Lumbar support 131
M
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 368
Clearing service indicator
message 367
FSS (Canada vehicles) 366
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 366
Resetting service indicator 368
Service indicator 366
Service indicator message 366
Service term exceeded 367
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program E 63 AMG 194
Deactivating 196
Maximum load rating, Tires 360
Maximum loaded vehicle weight, Tire infla-
tion pressure 360
Maximum tire inflation pressure 361
Mechanical key 436
518 IndexU
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 362
Units, Settings
Speedometer 169
Temperature 169
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 496
Unlocking the vehicle 36
In an emergency 436
Uphill driving
Cruise control 250
Upholstery
Cleaning 376
Useful features 282V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 477
Valet locking 126
Vehicle
Battery 460
Care 369
Control system, settings menu 151
Dimensions 489
Individual settings 166, 168
Locking/unlocking 36, 61, 110
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 436, 437
Lowering 458
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 466
Washing 369
Weight 490
Vehicle jack 432, 434
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC
(Dual Control)
Vehicle lighting 324Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 280
Instructions 279
Load limit 338
Roof rack* 273
Ski bag* (Canada only) 274
Split rear bench seat* 276
Terminology 359
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 362
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 301
Vehicle status message memory 164
Vehicle tool kit 434
Vehicle washing 371
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 261
Distronic* 256
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 85
Parking brake 56
Parktronic system* 272
Seat belt telltale 388, 389
Warranty coverage 475
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid