2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E63AMG automatic transmission

492 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Automatic transmission
E 320 BLUETEC
E 350
E 550
9.7 US qt (9.2 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
E 350 4MATIC
E 550 4MATIC
8.6 US qt (8.1 l)
E63AMG
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
ATF 3353
Front axle
E 350 4MATIC
E 550 4MATIC
1.69 US qt (1.6 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Rear axle
E 350
1.06 US qt (1.0 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
E 320 BLUETEC
E 550
1.37 US qt (1.3 l)
E 350 4MATIC
E 550 4MATIC
1.69 US qt (1.6 l)
E63AMG
1.27 US qt (1.2 l)
Transfer case
E 350 4MATIC
E 550 4MATIC
0.62 US qt (0.585 l)
MB Transfer Case Fluid

501 Index
A
ABS 97
Indicator lamp 380
Messages in display 398, 413
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 188
Accessory weight 359
Accident 60
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Head-
lamps
Active head restraints 87
Adaptive Damping System see ADS
ADS 265
Air bags 70
Children 71
Front, Driver 74
Front, Passenger 74
Safety guidelines 72
Side impact 75
Window curtain 75
Air conditioning refrigerant 495
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system
Air conditioning, Cooling 217, 233
Air distribution 211, 228
Air pressure 359Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 342
Air pump, electric
Turning on 457
Air recirculation mode 214, 231
Air vents 211, 228
Air volume 212, 229
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)
Messages in display 430
Suspension tuning 265
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 265
Vehicle level control 266
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 434, 455
AMG menu 157
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 499
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 106
Anti-theft alarm system 106
Immobilizer 106
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Ashtrays 287
Aspect ratio 359AUDIO menu 161
Operating CD player 162
Selecting radio station 161
Selecting satellite radio* station 161
Audio search function 177
Audio system
CD mode 162
Auto-dimming
Rear view mirrors 198
Automatic central locking, Control
system 176
Automatic headlamp mode 138
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 145
Automatic locking when driving 176
Automatic shift program 190

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

506 IndexEngine
Belt layout 478
Block heater* (Canada only) 365
Brake-in recommendations 308
Cleaning 371
Compartment 325
Malfunction indicator lamp 384, 385,
414
Maximum engine speed 479
Message in the display 384, 385,
414
Number 477
Starting 52
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 53
Starting with the SmartKey 53
Tachometer 27
Technical data 479
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 64
Turning off with the SmartKey 63
Engine compartment
Hood 325
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 27,
385, 414Engine oil
Adding 329
Additives 495
Changing 329
Checking level 328
Consumption 327
Filler neck 329
Messages in display 418
Oil dipstick 328
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter 495
Engine oil level 324
ESP
®
100
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
105
Messages in display 398, 413
Warning lamp 381, 382
ETD
Safety guidelines 72
Exterior lamp switch 137
Exterior rear view mirrors 47
Parking position 200
Exterior view 22F
Filler neck, Engine oil 329
First aid kit 432
Flat tire 452
Lowering the vehicle 458
Mounting the spare wheel 452, 455
Preparing the vehicle 452
Spare wheel 452
Flexible Service System see FSS
Floormats 290
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 492
Brake fluid 493
Capacities 491
Engine coolant 493
Engine oil 491
Power steering fluid 493
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 494
Fog lamps 140
Messages in display 422, 423, 424,
425
Replacing bulbs 445
Four wheel electronic traction system with
ESP
® see 4MATIC
4MATIC 105

507 Index
Front air bags 74
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag
Messages in display 393
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 74, 79
Front seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 366
Fuel 309, 322
Additives 497
Capacities, Fuel tank 494
Diesel fuel 322, 494
Filling the tank 321
Fuel filler flap and cap 321
Fuel reserve warning lamp 387
Premium unleaded gasoline 322
Requirements
Gasoline additives 497
Premium unleaded gasoline 496
Requirements, Octane rating 496
Technical data 491
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 180
Since start 180Fuel filler flap 321
Locking/unlocking 321
Opening 322
Fuel reserve warning lamp 27
Fuel tank
Capacity 494
Filler flap 321
Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 322,
494, 496
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 491
Fuses 469
Aids for replacing fuses 469
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 470
Fuse box in trunk 470
Fuse chart 469
Fuse extractor 469
Replacing 469
Spare fuses 469
G
Garage door opener 31, 301
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 360Gear range
Automatic transmission 189
Limiting 189
Shifting into optimal 192, 194
Gear selector lever 52, 184
Cleaning 376
Gearshift pattern 184
Lock 52
Position 185, 186
Position indicator 52
Shifting procedure 185
Unlocking in an emergency 438
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission 191
Global locking/unlocking see SmartKey
Glove box 282
Good visibility 198
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 360
GVWR 360
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 376
Hazard warning flasher 144

511 Index
Memory function see Seats
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 47
Auto-dimming 198
Exterior rear view mirror 47
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 200
Interior rear view mirror 47
MON 322
Multicontour seat* 131
Multifunction display 151
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 169
Multifunction display messages
ABS 398, 413
Batteries 412
Brake fluid 413
Brake pads 412
Check engine 384, 385
Coolant 414, 415, 416
Cruise control 399
Distronic* 399Door 430
Engine oil 418
ESP
®
398, 402, 413
Fog lamps 422, 423, 424, 425
Hood 430
Light sensor 424
Parking brake 413
Parking lamps 423
PRE-SAFE®
398, 407
Reserve fuel 419
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 420,
421
SRS 429
Taillamps 425
Tele Aid 429
Telephone* 430
Tires 427
Trunk 430
Turn signals 426
Windshield washer fluid 430
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 152
Button operation 152N
NAV* menu 163
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 163
Net, parcel 284
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 184, 186
Night security illumination 140
Normal occupant weight 361
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 477
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 361
Occupant safety 68
Air bags 70
Children and air bags 71
Children in the vehicle 88
Fastening the seat belt 49
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 79
Infant and child restraint systems 89
LATCH-type child seat anchors 94
OCS 75
Seat belts 49, 72

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

515 Index
Shifting, Automatic transmission 184
Side impact air bags 75
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 372
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 361
Ski bag* (Canada only) 274
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 113
Snow chains 365
Snow tires 364
Spare fuses 469
Spare wheel 432
Mounting 452
Speed settings
Cruise control 251
Distronic* 259
Speedometer 27, 255
SRS 68
Indicator lamp 27, 390
Message in display 429
Standing water, Driving through 317
Starter switch 37
Positions 37
Starting difficulties, Engine 54Starting, Engine 52
Steering column 45
Steering wheel 45
Buttons 28
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 192
Steering wheel, Cleaning 376
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 301
Storage compartments 32
Cup holder 285
Glove box 282
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 282
Rear armrest 283
Rear center console 282
Ruffled storage bags 283
Storing
Tires 335
Submenus
In control system
Submenus see Control system menus and
submenus
Sun visors 201
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade* 202Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 265
For sporty driving style 265
Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15
T
Tachometer 27, 149
Overspeed range 149
Tail lamps 448
Cleaning lenses 372
Messages in display 425
Replacing bulbs 448
Taillamps
Messages in display 425
Tar stains 370