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327 Operation
Engine compartment
1Oil dipstick
2Upper (max) mark
3Lower (min) mark
To check the engine oil level with the oil 
dipstick, do the following:
Open the hood (
page 324).
Pull out oil dipstick1.
Wipe oil dipstick1 clean.
Fully insert oil dipstick1 into the 
dipstick guide tube.
Pull out oil dipstick1 again after 
approximately 3 seconds to obtain ac-
curate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is be-
tween the lower (min) mark3 and 
upper (max) mark2 of oil dipstick1.
If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding engine oil, see “Adding engine 
oil”.
For more information on engine oil, see 
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.” 
(
page 486).
For more information on messages in the 
multifunction display concerning engine 
oil, see the “Practical hints” section 
(page 416).Adding engine oil
i
All models (except E 63 AMG):
The filling quantity between the upper and lower 
marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 
2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
E63AMG:
The filling quantity between the upper and lower 
marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 
1.6 US qt. (1.5 l).
!
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 fil-
ters, refer to the Factory Approved Service Prod-
ucts pamphlet (USA only) in your vehicle 
literature portfolio, or contact an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of specification 
other than those expressly required for the Main-
tenance 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. 
     
        
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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. 
     
        
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491 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Gasoline additives 
A major concern among engine 
manufacturers is carbon build-up caused 
by gasoline. Mercedes-Benz recommends 
only the use of quality gasoline containing 
additives that prevent the build-up of 
carbon deposits.
After an extended period of using fuels 
without such additives, carbon deposits 
can build up, especially on the intake 
valves and in the combustion area, leading 
to engine performance problems such as:
Warm-up hesitation
Unstable idle
Knocking/pinging
Misfire
Power lossIn areas where carbon deposits may be 
encountered due to lack of availability of 
gasolines which contain these additives, 
Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of 
additives approved by us for use on 
Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory 
Approved Service Products pamphlet 
(USA only) or contact an authorized 
Mercedes-Benz Center for a listing of 
approved product(s). Follow directions on 
product label.
Do not blend other fuel additives with fuel. 
This only results in unnecessary cost and 
may be harmful to the engine operation.
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).
!
Damage or malfunction resulting from poor 
fuel quality or from blending additional fuel 
additives other than those tested and approved 
by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles are not 
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited 
Warranty.
For a listing of approved products, refer to the 
Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet 
(USA only) or contact 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. 
     
        
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500 IndexEmergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 466
First aid kit 430
Flat tire, changing 451
Fuses 471
Hazard warning flasher 148
Instrument cluster, Indicator 
lamps 378, 379, 380, 381, 382, 
383, 384, 385, 388, 389
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 468
Emission control 319
Information label 477
Vacuum line routing diagram 
label 477
Emission control system warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 478
Block heater* (Canada only) 364
Cleaning 370
Compartment 324
Malfunction indicator lamp 382, 383, 
412
Message in the display 382, 383, 
412
Number 476Starting 52
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 53
Starting with the SmartKey 52
Tachometer 27
Technical data 479
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 64
Turning off with the SmartKey 63
Engine compartment
Hood 324
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 382, 
383, 412
Engine oil
Adding 327
Additives 489
Changing 327
Checking level 326
Consumption 326
Filler neck 328
Messages in display 416
Oil dipstick 327
Recommended engine oils and oil 
filter 489
Engine oil level 323ESP
®
100
Four wheel electronic traction system 
with ESP
®
104
Messages in display 396, 411
Warning lamp 379, 380
ETD
Safety guidelines 72
Exterior lamp switch 141
Exterior rear view mirrors 47
Exterior view 22
F
Filler neck, Engine oil 328
First aid kit 430
Flat tire 451
Lowering the vehicle 461
Mounting the spare wheel 456, 458
Preparing the vehicle 451
Sealing tires with TIREFIT 451
Spare wheel 456
TIREFIT kit 451
Flexible Service System see FSS
Floormats 289