487 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Transfer case
E3504MATIC
0.62 US qt (0.585 l)
MB Transfer Case Fluid
Power steering
E3504MATIC
approx. 0.95 US qt (0.9 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid
(Pentosin CHF 11S or, depending on vehicle
production date, Chevron Texaco PSF 9109)
1
1For detailed information, please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
E63AMG
1.3 US qt (1.2 l)
Front wheel hubs
E3504MATIC
approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
E63AMG
approx. 3.2 oz (90 g) each
Brake system
0.63 US qt (0.6 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)
Cooling system
E3504MATIC
10.7 US qt (10.0 l)
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
E63AMG
12.5 US qt (11.8 l)
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
498 IndexCOMAND see separate COMAND operat-
ing instructions
Combination filter with pollutant-sensitive
air-recirculation mode 235
Combination switch 56, 145
Control system 155
Multifunction display 155
Multifunction steering wheel 156
Resetting to factory settings 170
Control system menus 158, 159
AMG 161
AUDIO 165
Distronic* 167
NAV* 167
Settings 169
Standard display 161
TEL* 184
Trip computer 183
Vehicle status message memory 168
Control system submenus 157
Convenience 181
Instrument cluster 172
Lighting 176
Time/Date 174
Vehicle 180Convenience submenu
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 181
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 182
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 493
Capacities 487
Checking coolant level 329
Messages in display 412, 413, 414
Temperature 320
Temperature indicator 153
Warning lamp 384
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 146
Cruise control 246
Cup holders 282
Curb weight 358
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 17
D
Date display, setting 175, 176
Daytime running lamp mode 143
Setting 176, 177
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 215, 232
Defrosting, Front 214, 231Defrosting, Rear 204
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 178
Interior lighting 179
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
While driving 60
With starting 53
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 161
Dimensions, vehicle 485
Direction of rotation (tires) 335
Displays
Digital speedometer 161
Distronic* 252
Maintenance service indicator 365
Messages in display 409
Multifunction display 155
Outside temperature 155, 173
Symbol messages 409
Text messages 396
Vehicle status message memory 169
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 155
Distance to empty (Range), Trip
computer 184
501 Index
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 486
Brake fluid 487
Capacities 486
Engine coolant 487
Engine oil 486
Power steering fluid 487
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 488
Fog lamps 144
Messages in display 420, 421, 422,
423
Replacing bulbs 444
Folding bench seat
Folding back 136
Folding bench seat in cargo
compartment 134
Four wheel electronic traction system with
ESP
® see 4MATIC
4MATIC 104
Front air bags 74
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag
Messages in display 391
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 74, 79Front seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 365
Fuel 309, 322
Additives 491
Capacities, Fuel tank 488
Filling the tank 321
Fuel filler flap and cap 321
Fuel reserve warning lamp 385
Premium unleaded gasoline 322
Requirements
Gasoline additives 491
Premium unleaded gasoline 490
Requirements, Octane rating (Gasoline
engine) 490
Technical data 486
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 183
Since start 183
Fuel filler flap 321
Locking/unlocking 321
Opening 321
Fuel reserve warning lamp 27
Fuel tank
Capacity 488
Filler flap 321Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 322,
488, 490
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 486
Fuses 471
Aids for replacing fuses 471
Fuse box in cargo compartment 472
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 472
Fuse chart 471
Fuse extractor 471
Replacing 471
Spare fuses 471
G
Garage door opener 31, 300
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 359
Gear range
Automatic transmission 192
Limiting 192
Shifting into optimal 195, 196
502 IndexGear selector lever 52, 187
Cleaning 374
Gearshift pattern 187
Lock 52
Position 188, 189
Position indicator 52
Shifting procedure 188
Unlocking in an emergency 437
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission 194
Glove box 280
Good visibility 200
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 359
GVWR 359
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 374
Hazard warning flasher 148Head restraints 128
Comfort head restraint, Adjusting 44
Folding back 130
Front seat, Adjusting 43
Rear seat, Removing and
installing 128
Removing and installing 130
Headlamp cleaning system* 200
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps* 141
Automatic headlamp mode 142
Bi-Xenon* 141
Cleaning lenses 371
Cleaning system* 200
Halogen 444
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 142
Replacing bulbs 444
Switch 56
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 374
Heated seats* 132Heated steering wheel (Canada
only) 288
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control 262
High beam flasher 146
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 27, 146
Replacing bulbs 443
Switching on 146
High mounted brake lamp 443
High-performance brake system
(E 63 AMG only) 312
Hood 324
Message in display 428
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 314
I
Identification labels 476
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 477
Ignition 38, 52
Immobilizer 106
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
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
506 IndexO
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 359
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
OCS 75
Self-test 80
Odometer 155
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 194
Steering wheel gearshift control
E63AMG 195
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 371
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 365, 366Overhead control panel 31
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 369
Panic alarm 96
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 282
Parking 313
On hills 61, 313
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 61, 313
Parking brake 54, 62
Message in display 411
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 140, 202
Gear position 52
Parts service 474
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp
Passenger compartment
Fuse box 472
Interior lighting 149
Interior rear view mirror 47
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 282
Passenger safety see Occupant safetyPedals 309
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 373
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 430
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 478
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 310
Power outlet 287
Power seat see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 243
Emergency operations 438
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Opening/closing 243
Opening/closing in an
emergency 438
Stopping 245
Synchronizing 245
Power washer 369
Power windows 239
Cleaning 372
Operating 239
Rear door window, Blocking
operation 95
Synchronizing 241
Practical hints 378
509 Index
Starter switch 37
Positions 37
Starting difficulties, Engine 53
Starting, Engine 52
Steering column 45
Steering wheel 45
Buttons 28
Cleaning 374
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting E 63 AMG
Automatic transmission 195
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 299
Storage box in cargo compartment 274
Storage compartments 32
Cup holder 283
Glove box 280
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 280
Rear armrest 281
Rear center console 280
Ruffled storage bags 281
Storing
Tires 334
Submenus
In control system 159
Submenus see Control system submenusSun visors 203
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 262
For sporty driving style 262
Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15
T
Tachometer 27, 153
Overspeed range 153
Tail lamps 447
Cleaning lenses 371
Messages in display 423
Replacing bulbs 447
Tailgate
Closing 123
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 118
Opening 121, 122
Taillamps
Messages in display 423
Tar stains 369Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 489
Brake fluid 489
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. 486
Coolant 491
Electrical system 484
Engine 479
Engine oil additives 489
Engine oils 489
Fuel requirements 490
Gasoline additives 491
Premium unleaded gasoline 490
Rims and tires 480
Weight 485
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 488