2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E63AMG Airmatic

ContentsPower windows .................................. 237
Opening and closing the windows 237
Synchronizing power windows ..... 239
Summer opening feature .............. 239
Convenience closing feature ........ 240
Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 242
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 242
Synchronizing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 244
Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel* .............................. 245
Opening and closing the roller
sunblinds for the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel ........ 245
Opening and closing the
panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel........................... 246
Synchronizing the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel . 248
Driving systems ................................. 249
Cruise control............................... 249
Distronic*..................................... 252
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)
(only available on E 550,
E 550 4MATIC, E 63 AMG) ........... 265Parktronic system
(Parking assist)*........................... 269
Loading .............................................. 273
Roof rack*.................................... 273
Ski bag* (Canada only) ................ 274
Split rear bench seat* .................. 276
Expanding the cargo area*........... 279
Loading instructions..................... 279
Cargo tie-down rings* .................. 280
Retaining hooks ........................... 281
Useful features .................................. 282
Storage compartments ................ 282
Cup holders.................................. 284
Ashtrays ....................................... 287
Cigarette lighter ........................... 288
Power outlet................................. 289
Heated steering wheel
(Canada only) ............................... 289
Floormats ..................................... 290
Telephone* .................................. 291
Tele Aid ........................................ 294
Garage door opener ..................... 301
Operation......................................... 307
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ........ 308
Driving instructions ........................... 309
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 309
Drinking and driving ..................... 309
Pedals .......................................... 309
Power assistance ......................... 310
Brakes.......................................... 310
Driving off .................................... 312
Parking......................................... 313
Tires ............................................. 313
Hydroplaning................................ 314
Tire traction ................................. 314
Tire speed rating .......................... 315
Winter driving instructions ........... 316
Standing water............................. 317
Passenger compartment .............. 317
Driving abroad ............................. 317
Control and operation of radio
transmitter ................................... 318
Catalytic converter
(gasoline engine).......................... 318
Oxidation catalyst (diesel engine) 319
Emission control .......................... 319
Coolant temperature.................... 320

61 Getting started
Parking and locking
Parking and locking
You have now completed your first drive.
You have properly stopped and parked
your vehicle. End your drive as follows.Warning!
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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.Warning!
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Vehicles with Airmatic: If you have selected
the Comfort suspension tuning
(page 265), the vehicle lowers slightly
when it is locked. You should therefore
make sure that no one is standing near the
wheel arches or lying underneath the vehi-
cle when it is being locked. Otherwise, per-
sonal injury could result.
Warning!
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Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, or
damage to the vehicle drivetrain, as a result
of vehicle movement, before turning off the
engine and leaving the vehicle always:

Keep right foot on brake pedal.


Firmly depress parking brake pedal.


Move the gear selector lever to
positionP.


Slowly release brake pedal.


When parked on an incline, turn front
wheel towards the road curb.


Turn the SmartKey to starter switch
position0 and remove, or press
start / stop button (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*).


Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* and lock vehicle when
leaving.
!
Vehicles with Airmatic: If you have selected
the Comfort suspension tuning (
page 265),
the vehicle lowers slightly when you lock it within
approximately 60 seconds after switching off the
engine. When parking, make sure that your vehi-
cle cannot come into contact with other objects,
such as a curb, while lowering. Your vehicle
could otherwise be damaged.

249 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Driving systems
The driving systems of your vehicle are de-
scribed on the following pages:

Cruise control and Distronic*, with
which the vehicle can maintain a preset
speed


Airmatic DC adjusts the vehicle sus-
pension characteristics automatically
and controls the vehicle level


Parktronic system*, which assists the
driver during parking maneuvers
For information on the BAS, ABS, and
ESP®, see “Driving safety systems”
(
page 97).
Cruise control
The cruise control automatically maintains
the speed you set for your vehicle.
Use of cruise control is recommended for
driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time. You can set or resume
cruise control at any speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h).
The cruise control function is operated by
means of the cruise control lever.
The cruise control lever is the uppermost
lever on the left-hand side of the steering
column (
page 24).
Warning!
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The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The driver is and must always re-
main responsible for the vehicle’s speed and
for safe brake operation.
Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic
and weather conditions make it advisable to
travel at a steady speed.

The use of cruise control can be danger-
ous on winding roads or in heavy traffic
because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a steady speed.


The use of cruise control can be danger-
ous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in
tire traction can result in wheel spin and
loss of control.


Deactivate the cruise control when driv-
ing in fog.
The “Resume” function should only be oper-
ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ-
ously set speed and wishes to resume this
particular preset speed.

265 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)
(only available on E 550, E 550 4MATIC, E 63 AMG)
Airmatic automatically selects the opti-
mum suspension tuning and ride height for
your vehicle. The Airmatic consists of two
components:

Adaptive Damping System (ADS)


Vehicle level control
The ADS automatically selects the opti-
mum damping for the respective driving
conditions. At the same time the suspen-
sion is set to either Sport 1, Sport 2 or
Comfort.
Suspension tuning
The suspension tuning is set according to:


Your driving style


Road surface conditions


Your choice of suspension style,
Sport 1, Sport 2 or Comfort, which you
select using the damping button1The following suspension styles are
available:


Comfort
Both indicator lamps2 are off.


Sport 1
One indicator lamp2 is on.


Sport 2
Both indicator lamps2 are on.
1Damping button
2Indicator lamps

Start the engine.

Press the damping button1 until the
desired suspension style is set.
!
If you have selected the Comfort suspen-
sion tuning, the vehicle lowers slightly when you
lock it within approximately 60 seconds after
switching off the engine. When parking, make
sure that your vehicle cannot come into contact
with other objects, such as a curb, while lower-
ing. Your vehicle could otherwise be damaged.
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The selected suspension style is stored in
memory, even after the SmartKey is removed
from the starter switch.

365 Operation
Winter driving
Block heater* (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block heat-
er.
The electrical cable may be installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Snow chainsSnow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to ex-
ceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.
Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:


Use of snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations
(page 481).


Use snow chains in pairs and on rear
wheels only. Follow the manufacturer’s
mounting instructions.


Only use snow chains that are ap-
proved by Mercedes-Benz. Any autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to advise you on this subject.


Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.


Do not use snow chains on the spare
wheel (
page 487).
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.!
When driving with snow chains, always se-
lect the raised level of the level control system
Airmatic (
page 266). Other settings may result
in damage to your vehicle.
!
Even on vehicles with all-wheel-drive, use
snow chains on rear tires only.
Some tire sizes do not leave adequate clearance
for snow chains. To help avoid serious damage to
your vehicle or tires, make sure that the use of
snow chains is permissible as specified in the
“Technical data” section of this Operator’s Man-
ual, see “Rims and tires” (
page 481).
!
If snow chains are mounted to the front
wheels, they may scrape against the body or axle
components. The tires or the vehicle could be
damaged as a result.
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When driving with snow chains, you may
wish to switch off the ESP
® (page 102) before
setting the vehicle in motion. This will improve
the vehicle’s traction.
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E63AMG:
Do not switch off the ESP
® when driving in snow
or with snow chains mounted.

431 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
@
Vehicle rising
Please wait
The vehicle level is too low.

Do not drive off.
The Airmatic has not yet adjusted the vehicle level to
the necessary height required for driving.

Wait until the message disappears from the multifunc-
tion display.
You may then drive off.
Stop, car too low
The Airmatic is malfunctioning.
Avoid excessive steering input. The fender or tires could
otherwise be damaged. Listen for scraping noises.
Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).

Drive to the side of the road and select a higher vehicle
level (
page 266).
Depending on the type of malfunction, this may raise
the vehicle’s level.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
Malfunction
The system is functional only to a
limited extent.
The system display or the system
is malfunctioning.

Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).

Have the vehicle checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

489 Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensionsModel
E 320 BLUETEC
E 350
E 550
Overall vehicle length
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior view
mirrors folded out)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
Overall vehicle height
58.4 in (1 484 mm)
58.5 in (1 486 mm)
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Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC)
(E 550 only)
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57.7 in (1 465 mm)
Wheelbase
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
Track, front
61.3 in (1 557 mm)
61.7 in (1 567 mm)
61.7 in (1 567 mm)
Track, rear
61.1 in (1 552 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)

490 Technical dataMain dimensions and weightsWeightsModel
E 350 4MATIC
E 550 4MATIC
E63AMG
Overall vehicle length
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
191.7 in (4 870 mm)
192.2 in (4 881 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior view
mirrors folded out)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
81.2 in (2 063 mm)
Overall vehicle height
59.1 in (1 501 mm)
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-
Overall vehicle height (Airmatic DC)
(E 550 4MATIC and E 63 AMG only)
-
58.1 in (1 475 mm)
57.7 in (1 465 mm)
Wheelbase
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
112.4 in (2 854 mm)
Track, front
61.6 in (1 565 mm)
61.6 in (1 565 mm)
61.1 in (1 551 mm)
Track, rear
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
61.4 in (1 560 mm)
Roof load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)