2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E63AMG WAGON transmission

328 OperationEngine compartmentE350
E63AMG

Unscrew filler cap1 from filler neck.

Add engine oil as required. Be careful
not to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
entering the ground or water.

Screw filler cap1 back on filler neck.
For more information on engine oil, see the
“Technical data” section (
page 486) and
(
page 489).
Transmission fluid level
The transmission fluid level does not need
to be checked. If you notice transmission
fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions,
have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
check the transmission.
!
Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off.
It could cause damage to the engine and emis-
sion control system not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

346 OperationTires and wheelsWarning!
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The TPMS does not indicate a warning for
wrongly selected inflation pressures. Always
adjust tire inflation pressure according to
the placard on the driver’s door B-pillar or, if
available, the supplemental tire pressure in-
formation on the inside of the fuel filler flap.
The TPMS is not able to issue a warning due
to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure (e.g.
tire blowout caused by a foreign object). In
this case bring the vehicle to a halt by care-
fully applying the brakes and avoiding
abrupt steering maneuvers.
Warning!
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Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or the tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or the tire inflation pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire infla-
tion pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitor-
ing system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires are significantly underinflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu-
minates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible. Driving on a signif-
icantly underinflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may effect the vehi-
cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv-
er’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if underinflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.i
Operating radio transmission equipment
(e.g. wireless headsets, two-way radios) in or
near the vehicle could cause the TPMS to mal-
function.

358 OperationTires and wheelsTire ply material
1Plies in sidewall
2Plies under tread
This marking tells you about the type of
cord and number of plies in the sidewall
and under the tread.
Tire and loading terminology
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those
standard items which may be replaced) of
automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power
seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as
factory-installed equipment (whether
installed or not).
Air pressure
The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire.
Air pressure is expressed in pounds per
square inch (psi), or kilopascal (kPa) or
bar.
Aspect ratio
Dimensional relationship between tire
section height and section width
expressed in percentage.Bar
Another metric unit for air pressure. There
are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi)
to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa)
to 1 bar.
Bead
The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped
by steel cords that hold the tire onto the
rim.
Cold tire inflation pressure
Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle
has been sitting for at least 3 hours or driv-
en no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with stan-
dard equipment including the maximum
capacity of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so
equipped, air conditioning and additional
optional equipment, but without passen-
gers and cargo.
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For illustration purposes only. Actual data
on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary
from data shown in above illustration.

378 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:
If any of the following lamps in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during thebulb self-check when switching on the igni-
tion, have the respective bulb checked and
replaced if necessary.Problem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solution
-
The yellow ABS indicator lamp
comes on while the engine is
running.
The ABS has detected a malfunction and has
switched off. The BAS, ESP
®, EBP and
PRE-SAFE
® are also switched off (see
messages in the multifunction display).
The brake system is still functioning normally
but without the ABS available.
If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning, oth-
er systems such as Distronic*, or the auto-
matic transmission may also be
malfunctioning.

Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels may lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.

Read and observe messages in the
multifunction display (
page 394).

Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.
The charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts. The ABS has switched off.
The battery might not be charged sufficiently.
When the voltage is above this value
again, the ABS is operational again and
the ABS indicator lamp should go out.
If the ABS indicator lamp does not go out:
Have the generator (alternator) and
the battery checked.

486 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.Capacities
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.
Please refer to the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet (USA only), or
inquire at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
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Comply with all valid regulations with
respect to handling, storing and disposing of
service fluids. Otherwise you could
endanger persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct
contact with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine with oil filter
E3504MATIC
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Approved engine oils
Engine with oil filter
including oil cooler
E63AMG
9.3 US qt (8.8 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
E3504MATIC
8.6 US qt (8.1 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
E63AMG
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
Front axle
E3504MATIC
1.69 US qt (1.6 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Rear axle
E3504MATIC
1.69 US qt (1.6 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
E63AMG
1.27 US qt (1.2 l)

495 Index
A
ABS 97
Indicator lamp 378
Messages in display 396, 411
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 191
Accessory weight 358
Accident 60
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Head-
lamps
Active head restraints 87
Adaptive Damping System see ADS
ADS 261
Air bags 70
Children 71
Front, Driver 74
Front, Passenger 74
Safety guidelines 72
Side impact 75
Window curtain 75
Air conditioning refrigerant 489
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system
Air conditioning, Cooling 218, 235
Air distribution 213, 230
Air pressure 358Air pressure see Tire inflation
pressure 341
Air pump, electric
Turning on 460
Air recirculation mode 216, 233
Air vents 213, 230
Air volume 214, 231
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)
Messages in display 428
Suspension tuning 262
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) 261
Vehicle level control 262
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 430, 458
AMG menu 161
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 493
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 106
Anti-theft alarm system 106
Immobilizer 106
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 314
Ashtrays 285
Aspect ratio 358AUDIO menu 165
Operating CD player 166
Selecting radio station 165
Selecting satellite radio* station 165
Audio search function 180
Audio system
CD mode 166
Auto-dimming
Rear view mirrors 200
Automatic central locking, Control
system 180
Automatic headlamp mode 142
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 149
Automatic locking when driving 180
Automatic shift program 193

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

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
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Garage door opener 31, 300
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 359
Gear range
Automatic transmission 192
Limiting 192
Shifting into optimal 195, 196