2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC WAGON check transmission fluid

Contents
At the gas station .............................. 321
Refueling ...................................... 321
Check regularly and before a
long trip........................................ 322
Engine compartment ......................... 324
Hood ............................................ 324
Engine oil ..................................... 326
Transmission fluid level ................ 328
Coolant level ................................ 329
Battery ......................................... 330
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning
system* ....................................... 331
Tires and wheels ................................ 332
Important guidelines .................... 332
Tire care and maintenance........... 333
Direction of rotation ..................... 335
Loading the vehicle ...................... 335
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 340
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 341
Tire labeling.................................. 349
Load identification ....................... 353
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 353
Maximum tire load ....................... 355Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 355
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) .............. 356
Tire ply material ............................ 358
Tire and loading terminology......... 358
Rotating tires ................................ 361
Winter driving ..................................... 363
Winter tires ................................... 363
Block heater* (Canada only) ......... 364
Snow chains.................................. 364
Maintenance....................................... 365
Maintenance service indicator
message ....................................... 365
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display ............... 367
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator ........................... 367
Vehicle care........................................ 368
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 368
Practical hints.................................. 377
What to do if … ................................... 378
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 378
Lamp in center console ................ 391
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .................... 394
Where will I find ...? ............................ 430
First aid kit.................................... 430
Vehicle tool kit, jack and spare
wheel ............................................ 430
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 435
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 435
Locking the vehicle ....................... 436
Manually unlocking the gear
selector lever ................................ 437
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 438
Power tilt/sliding sunroof ............. 438
Resetting activated head restraints.... 439
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 440
SmartKey/SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* ............................... 440
Replacing bulbs .................................. 442
Bulbs............................................. 442
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 444
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 447

328 OperationEngine compartmentE350
E63AMG

Unscrew filler cap1 from filler neck.

Add engine oil as required. Be careful
not to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
entering the ground or water.

Screw filler cap1 back on filler neck.
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section (
page 486) and
(
page 489).
Transmission fluid level
The transmission fluid level does not need
to be checked. If you notice transmission
fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions,
have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
check the transmission.
!
Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off.
It could cause damage to the engine and emis-
sion control system not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

496 IndexAutomatic transmission
Accelerator position 191
Automatic shift program 193
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 199
Gear ranges 192
Gear selector lever 187
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 194
Gear selector lever positions 189
Gear shifting malfunctions 199
Kickdown 191
Kickdown, manual shift program 199
Manual shift program E 63 AMG 197
Program mode selector switch 193
Shifting procedure 188
Starting engine 52
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting
E63AMG 195
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 81
Self-test 81Backrest 266
Folding rearward 267
Seat 43
Seat, multicontour* 131
Backup lamps
Messages in display 420
Replacing bulbs 442
Bar 358
BAS 99
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 440
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 440
Batteries, Vehicle
Charging 465
Disconnecting 464
Installing 465
Jump starting 466
Messages in display 410
Reconnecting 465
Removing 464
Bead 358
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see HeadlampsBlock heater* (Canada only) 364
Brake fluid
Checking 322
Messages in display 411
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 371
Replacing bulbs 442
Brake pads
Message in display 410
Brake-in recommendations 308
Brakes 310
High-performance brake system
(E 63 AMG only) 312
Warning lamp 381
Break-in period 308
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
Button, In instrument cluster 27
C
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 486

505 Index
Service term exceeded 366
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual operations
Unlocking the tailgate 436
Manual shift program (E 63 AMG)
Deactivating 199
Manual shift program E 63 AMG 197
Maximum load rating, Tires 359
Maximum loaded vehicle weight, Tire infla-
tion pressure 359
Maximum tire inflation pressure 359
Mechanical key 435
Memory function see Seats
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 47
Auto-dimming 200
Exterior rear view mirror 47
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 202
Interior rear view mirror 47
MON 322
Multicontour seat* 131Multifunction display 155
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 172
Multifunction display messages
ABS 396, 411
Batteries 410
Brake fluid 411
Brake pads 410
Cargo compartment 428
Check engine 382, 383
Coolant 412, 413, 414
Cruise control 397
Distronic* 397
Door 428
Engine oil 416
ESP
®
396, 400, 411
Fog lamps 420, 421, 422, 423
Hood 428
Light sensor 422
Parking brake 411
Parking lamps 421
PRE-SAFE®
405
Reserve fuel 417SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 418,
419
SRS 427
Taillamps 423
Tele Aid 427
Telephone* 428
Tires 425
Turn signals 424
Windshield washer fluid 428
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 156
Button operation 156
N
NAV* menu 167
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 167
Net, parcel 282
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 187, 189
Night security illumination 144
Normal occupant weight 359
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 476,
477