2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E63AMG Maintenance

461 Practical hints
Battery
Disconnecting the battery
Apply the parking brake (
page 62).

Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to positionP.

Turn off all electrical consumers.
!
As with any other battery, disconnect the
battery if you do not intend to operate your vehi-
cle for an extended period of time to prevent bat-
tery discharge or connect an accessory battery
charge unit expressly approved by
Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model to main-
tain the battery charge. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.
The battery, the battery ventilation hose and the
lateral plug must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
!
Never loosen or detach battery terminal
clamps while the engine is running or the
SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise the
alternator and other electronic components
could be severely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for maintenance
intervals or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.
Warning!
G
Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof batteries only to avoid the
risk of acid burns in the event of an acci-
dent.
Warning!
G
With a disconnected battery

you will no longer be able to turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch and
pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button on the gear selector lever will
have no effect


the gear selector lever will remain
locked in positionP
!
Always disconnect the battery in the order
described below. Otherwise the vehicle’s
electronics can be damaged.


495 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters
required for vehicles with Maintenance
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS
(Canada vehicles). For a listing of approved
engine oils and oil filters, refer to the
Factory Approved Service Products
pamphlet (USA only), or contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
blending oil additives are not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Air conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air
conditioning system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the
system will occur.
Brake fluid
Only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro-
vide you with additional information.
!
Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica-
tion other than those expressly required for the
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles), or changing of oil
and oil filter at change intervals longer than
those called for by the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles)
will result in engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.Please follow Maintenance System (U.S. vehi-
cles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) recommen-
dations for scheduled oil changes. Failure to do
so will result in engine or emission control sys-
tem damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Warning!
G
During vehicle operation, the boiling point of
the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from the
atmosphere. Under extremely strenuous
operating conditions, this moisture content
can lead to the formation of bubbles in the
system, thus reducing the system’s
efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s
Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.

498 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water
and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which pro-
vides:

Corrosion protection


Freeze protection


Boiling protection (by increasing the
boiling point)
The cooling system was filled at the factory
with a coolant providing freeze protection
to approximately -35°F (-37°C) and corro-
sion protection.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to
-35°F (-37°C), the boiling point of the cool-
ant in the pressurized cooling system is
reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).The coolant solution must be used year
round to provide the necessary corrosion
protection and increase boil-over protec-
tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for re-
placement interval.
Coolant system design and coolant used
determine the replacement interval. The
replacement interval published in the
Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu-
tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved
products of equal specification are used to
renew the coolant concentration or bring it
back up to the proper level.
For information on other Mercedes-Benz
approved products of equal specification,
refer to the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
To provide important corrosion protection,
the solution must be at least 50% anticor-
rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze
protection to approximately -35°F
[-37°C]). If you use a solution that is more than 55%
anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protec-
tion to approximately -49°F [-45°C]), the
engine temperature will increase due to
the lower heat transfer capability of the so-
lution. Therefore, do not use more than
this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze.
If the coolant level is low, water and
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
should be used to bring it up to the proper
level (have cooling system checked for
signs of leakage). Please make sure the
mixture is in accordance with label instruc-
tions.
The water in the cooling system must meet
minimum requirements, which are usually
satisfied by normal drinking water. If you
are not sure about the water quality, con-
sult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!
Add premixed coolant solution only. Adding
water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
separately from each other, could cause engine
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.

504 IndexConvenience submenu
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 178
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 179
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 499
Capacities 493
Checking coolant level 330
Messages in display 414, 415, 416
Temperature 320
Temperature indicator 149
Warning lamp 386
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 142
Cruise control 249
Cup holders 284
Curb weight 360
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 17
D
Date display, setting 172, 173
Daytime running lamp mode 139
Setting 173, 174
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 213, 230
Defrosting, Front 212, 229Defrosting, Rear 203
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 175
Interior lighting 176
Department of Transportation see DOT
Diesel fuel 322
Difficulties
While driving 60
With starting 54
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 157
Dimensions, vehicle 489
Direction of rotation (tires) 336
Displays
Digital speedometer 157
Distronic* 255
Maintenance service indicator 366
Messages in display 411
Multifunction display 151
Outside temperature 151, 170
Symbol messages 411
Text messages 398
Vehicle status message memory 165
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 151Distance to empty (Range), Trip
computer 181
Distronic* 252
Activating/deactivating 258
Cleaning system sensor 373
Control system 163
Distance warning function 261
Driving hints 262
Menu 257
Messages in display 399
Sensor cover 373
Warning and indicator lamps 255
Door
Entry lamps 147
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 36
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 37, 116
Message in display 430
Opening from inside/outside 119
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 300
Unlocking, Mechanical key 436
Door control panel 34
Door handle 34
Doors
Locking/unlocking from outside 112
DOT 360

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

512 IndexOCS 75
Self-test 80
Odometer 151
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 191
Steering wheel gearshift
control* 192
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 372
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 366, 367
Overhead control panel 31
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 319
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 370
Panic alarm 96
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 245
Cleaning 375
Opening/closing 246
Opening/closing in an
emergency 439
Stopping 248
Synchronizing 248Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 284
Parking 61, 313
On hills 61, 313
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 61, 313
Parking brake 55, 62
Message in display 413
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 136, 200
Gear position 52
Parktronic*
Activating/deactivating 272
Cleaning system sensors 373
Malfunctioning 272
Minimum distance 270
Range 269
System sensors 373
Warning indicators 25, 271
Parts service 474
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lampPassenger compartment
Interior lighting 145
Interior rear view mirror 47
Main fuse box 470
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 284
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 309
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 375
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 434
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 478
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 310
Power outlet 289
Power seat see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 242
Power tilt/sliding sunroof or panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
Emergency operations 439

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

517 Index
Tires 333, 481
Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (Advanced TPMS)*,
(Canada only) 345
Advanced TPMS malfunction
telltale 391
Air pressure 341
Care and maintenance 334
Chains 365
Cleaning 335
Direction of rotation, Spinning 336
Driving instructions 313
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 342
Inflation pressure 342, 349
Information Placard 337
Inspection 334
Load rating 361
Messages in display 427
Ply composition and material
used 361
Problems under-/overinflation 349
Retreads 333
Rims and tires 481
Rotation 362
Service life 334Sizes 482
Snow 364
Spare wheel
Speed rating 315, 352, 362
Storing 335
Temperature 342, 358
Terminology 359
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 314, 362
Tread 362
Tread depth 335, 364
Treadwear indicators 362
Wear pattern 362, 363
Winter 364
Tools 434
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 92
Total load limit 362
Towing eye bolt 468
Towing the vehicle 466
Tow-start 464, 466
Traction 362
Transmission fluid level 329
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmissionTraveling abroad 317
Tread 362
Tread depth 335, 364
Treadwear indicators 362
Trip computer 179
Trip odometer 149
Trunk
Cargo area 279
Closing the lid 122
Fuse box 470
Lamp 147
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 118
Message in display 430
Opening 120, 121
Tie-down rings 280
Trunk lid emergency release 125
Unlocking in an emergency 437
Valet locking 126
Turn signals 57
Additional in mirrors 444
Bulbs 444
Cleaning lenses 372
Indicator lamps 27
Messages in display 426
Replacing bulbs 447
Turning off engine 63