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103 Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Switching off the ESP
® (E 63 AMG only)When you switch off the ESP
®
the ESP
® does not stabilize the vehicle
the engine output is not limited, which
allows the drive wheels to spin
the traction control will still apply the
brakes to a spinning wheel
the ESP
® operates while you are brak-
ing
you cannot activate the cruise control
or the Distronic*
the cruise control or Distronic* switch
off if currently activated
Warning!
G
When the ESP
® warning lamp v is
illuminated continuously, the ESP
® is
switched off or is not operational due to a
malfunction. Vehicle stability in standard
driving maneuvers is reduced.
Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail-
ing road conditions and to the non-operating
status of the ESP
®.
!
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an ex-
tended period with the ESP
® switched off. This
may cause serious damage to the drivetrain
which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Warning!
G
The ESP
® should not be switched off during
normal driving. Disabling of the system will
result in the following:
no restriction to engine torque
loss of system supported traction
control
“ESP® O F F ” i s d e s i g n e d f or driving on closed
tracks when the vehicle’s natural oversteer
and understeer characteristics are desired
and requires a highly skilled and experi-
enced driver able to handle these critical
driving situations.
You could lose control of your vehicle and
cause an accident.
Please be aware of these limits when you
switch off the ESP
®.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a spare
wheel is mounted.
i
When the ESP
® is switched off and one or
more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP
® warn-
ing lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes.
However, the ESP
® will then not stabilize the ve-
hicle.
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362 OperationTires and wheelsFor information on wheel change, see the
“Practical hints” section (
page 433) and
(
page 456).Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).
Only use Genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.
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461 Practical hints
Flat tire
Detach the electric air pump.
Store the electrical plug 3 and the air
hose 4 behind the flap 1 and place
the electric air pump back in the desig-
nated storage space underneath the
cargo compartment floor
(page 430).Lowering the vehicle
Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-
ly on its own weight.
Remove the jack.
1-5 Wheel bolts
Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 96 lb-ft
(130 Nm).Before storing the jack, it should be fully
collapsed, with handle folded in (storage
position).
Store the jack and the other vehicle
tools in the designated storage space
underneath the cargo compartment
floor (
page 430).
Warning!
G
Follow recommend inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be-
cause they are more likely to become punc-
tured or damaged by road debris, potholes,
etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
96 lb-ft (130 Nm).i
Wrap the damaged wheel in the protective
film that comes with the spare wheel and put the
wheel in the cargo compartment.
Vehicles with TPMS or Advanced TPMS*:
Do not activate the tire inflation pressure moni-
tor until a full size wheel/tire with functioning
sensor has been placed back into service on the
vehicle.
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479 Technical data
Engine
Engine
Model
E 350 4MATIC (211.287
1)
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
E 63 AMG (211.277
1)
Engine
272
156
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
6
8
Bore
3.66 in (92.90 mm)
4.02 in (102.20 mm)
Stroke
3.39 in (86.00 mm)
3.72 in (94.60 mm)
Total piston displacement
213.5cu in (3498cm
3)
378.8 cu in (6 208 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10.7:1
11.3:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
268 hp / 6 000 rpm
2
(200 kW / 6 000 rpm)
2Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating.
507 hp/6 800 rpm
2
(378 kW/6 800 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
258 lb-ft / 2 400 rpm - 5 000 rpm
(350 Nm / 2 400 rpm - 5 000 rpm)
468 lb-ft/5 200 rpm
(635 Nm/5 200 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6 500 rpm
7 200 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2 404 mm
2 369 mm
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484 Technical dataElectrical systemModel
E 350 4MATIC
E63AMG
Generator (alternator)
14 V/180 A
14 V/180 A
Starter motor
14 V/1.4 kW
14 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
Spark plugs
Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33
NGK PLKR 6A
NGK ILZKAR7A10
Electrode gap
0.031 in (0.8 mm)
0.039 in (1.00 mm)
Tightening torque
15 - 22 lb-ft (20 - 30 Nm)
15 - 18.5 lb-ft (20 -25 Nm)
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510 IndexTele Aid 292
Emergency calls 294
Information 297
Initiating an emergency call
manually 295
Messages in display 427
Remote door unlock 299
Roadside Assistance 296
SOS button 295
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 299
System self-check 293
Telephone* 28, 184, 289
Answering/ending a call 185
Changing mobile phone cradle 292
Compartment 283
Hands-free microphone 31
Inserting mobile phone cradle 290
Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 292
Message in display 428
Operation 184
Phone book 186
Redialing 186Temperature
Coolant 153
Interior temperature 212, 229
Outside 173
Setting display unit 173
Tether attachment points, see Children in
the vehicle
Tie-down rings, Cargo compartment 270
Tightening torque 461
Time 175, 176
Setting minutes 175
TIN 360
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 361
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 336
Tire and loading terminology 358
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure 453
Checking 340
Checking tire pressure electronically
with the Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS)*, (Canada only) 344
Tire inflation pressure see the placard on
the fuel filler flapTire load rating 360
Tire ply composition and material
used 360
Tire speed rating 360
TIREFIT
Instructions for use 451
TIREFIT kit 451
Tires 332, 480
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 344
Advanced TPMS malfunction
telltale 389
Air pressure 340
Care and maintenance 333
Chains 364
Cleaning 334
Direction of rotation, Spinning 335
Driving instructions 313
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 341
Inflation pressure 341, 348
Information Placard 336
Inspection 333
Messages in display 425
Problems under-/overinflation 348
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512 IndexVehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 270
Instructions 269
Load limit 337
Terminology 358
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 361
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid) 299
Vehicle status message memory 168
Vehicle tool kit 430
Vehicle jack 432
Vehicle washing 370
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, Indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 258
Distronic* 252
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 85
Parking brake 55
Seat belt telltale 386, 387
Warranty coverage 475
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 494
Washing the vehicle 368
Wear pattern, Tires 361Weight, Vehicle 485
Wheel
Change 456
Removing 458
Spare 458
Tightening torque 461
Wheels, Sizes 481
Wheels, Tires and 332
Window curtain air bags 75
Windows see Power windows 239
Windows, cleaning 372
Windshield
Cleaning 59
Cleaning wiper blades 372
Defogging 215, 232
Windshield washer fluid 494
Messages in display 428
Mixing ratio 494
Refilling 331
Wiping 59
Windshield washer system 494
Windshield wipers 57
Cleaning wiper blades 372
Replacing front wiper blades 449
Replacing rear wiper blade 450Winter driving
Block heater* (Canada only) 364
Snow chains 364
Tires 363
Winter driving instructions 316
Winter tires 363
Wood trims, cleaning 375