ContentsPower windows .................................. 239
Opening and closing the windows 239
Synchronizing power windows ..... 241
Summer opening feature .............. 241
Convenience closing feature ........ 242
Power tilt/sliding sunroof .................. 243
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 243
Synchronizing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ....................... 245
Driving systems ................................. 246
Cruise control............................... 246
Distronic*..................................... 249
Airmatic DC (Dual Control)
(only available on E 63 AMG)........ 261
Loading .............................................. 266
Split rear bench seat .................... 266
Expanding the cargo
compartment................................ 268
Loading instructions ..................... 269
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 270
Cargo management system*
(Canada only) ............................... 271
Storage box in cargo
compartment (Canada only) ......... 274
Twin roller blind ............................ 275Vehicles without a third seat
bench (E 63 AMG only) - storage
space under the cargo
compartment floor ....................... 277
Useful features .................................. 280
Storage compartments ................ 280
Cup holders.................................. 282
Ashtrays ....................................... 285
Cigarette lighter ........................... 286
Power outlet................................. 287
Heated steering wheel
(Canada only) ............................... 288
Floormats ..................................... 289
Telephone* .................................. 289
Tele Aid ........................................ 292
Garage door opener ..................... 300
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....................... 318
Emission control .......................... 319
Coolant temperature.................... 320
Contents
At the gas station .............................. 321
Refueling ...................................... 321
Check regularly and before a
long trip........................................ 322
Engine compartment ......................... 324
Hood ............................................ 324
Engine oil ..................................... 326
Transmission fluid level ................ 328
Coolant level ................................ 329
Battery ......................................... 330
Windshield/rear window washer
system and headlamp cleaning
system* ....................................... 331
Tires and wheels ................................ 332
Important guidelines .................... 332
Tire care and maintenance........... 333
Direction of rotation ..................... 335
Loading the vehicle ...................... 335
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 340
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 341
Tire labeling.................................. 349
Load identification ....................... 353
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 353
Maximum tire load ....................... 355Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 355
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) .............. 356
Tire ply material ............................ 358
Tire and loading terminology......... 358
Rotating tires ................................ 361
Winter driving ..................................... 363
Winter tires ................................... 363
Block heater* (Canada only) ......... 364
Snow chains.................................. 364
Maintenance....................................... 365
Maintenance service indicator
message ....................................... 365
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display ............... 367
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator ........................... 367
Vehicle care........................................ 368
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 368
Practical hints.................................. 377
What to do if … ................................... 378
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 378
Lamp in center console ................ 391
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display .................... 394
Where will I find ...? ............................ 430
First aid kit.................................... 430
Vehicle tool kit, jack and spare
wheel ............................................ 430
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 435
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 435
Locking the vehicle ....................... 436
Manually unlocking the gear
selector lever ................................ 437
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 438
Power tilt/sliding sunroof ............. 438
Resetting activated head restraints.... 439
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 440
SmartKey/SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* ............................... 440
Replacing bulbs .................................. 442
Bulbs............................................. 442
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 444
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 447
ContentsReplacing wiper blades ...................... 448
Placing front wiper arms in
vertical position ............................ 448
Removing front wiper blades ........ 449
Installing front wiper blades ......... 449
Removing rear wiper blade ........... 449
Installing rear wiper blade ............ 450
Flat tire .............................................. 451
Preparing the vehicle.................... 451
Sealing tires with TIREFIT ............. 451
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 456
Battery ............................................... 462
Disconnecting the battery ............ 464
Removing the battery ................... 464
Charging and reinstalling the
battery.......................................... 465
Reconnecting the battery ............. 465
Jump starting ..................................... 466
Towing the vehicle ............................. 468
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 470
Fuses ................................................. 471
Fuse box in passenger
compartment................................ 472
Fuse box in cargo compartment ... 472
Technical data................................. 473
Parts service ...................................... 474
Warranty coverage............................. 475
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 475
Identification labels ........................... 476
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 478
E 350 4MATIC .............................. 478
E 63 AMG ..................................... 478
Engine................................................ 479
Rims and tires.................................... 480
Same size tires ............................. 481
Mixed size tires ............................ 482
Spare wheel ................................. 483
Electrical system ............................... 484
Main dimensions and weight ............. 485
Main dimensions .......................... 485
Weight .......................................... 485Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 486
Capacities .................................... 486
Engine oils ................................... 489
Engine oil additives ...................... 489
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 489
Brake fluid.................................... 489
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 490
Fuel requirements ........................ 490
Gasoline additives ........................ 491
Coolants ...................................... 491
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 494
Index................................................. 495
13 Introduction
Operator’s Manual
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in for-
eign countries, please be aware that:
service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts,
gasoline may have a considerably low-
er octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail-
able for delivery in Europe under our Euro-
pean Delivery Program. For details, consult
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
23 At a glance
Exterior view
Item
Page
1
Tailgate
Unlocking
121
Opening and closing
121,
123
Spare wheel
433
Vehicle tool kit
431
2
Rear lamps
443
3
Rear window, defrosting
204
4
Fuel filler flap
321
Gasoline
490
5
Doors
Locking and unlocking
110
Opening and closing
120
Item
Page
6
Towing eye bolt
470
General information
468
7
Rims and tires
480
Checking tire inflation
pressure
341
Spare wheel
433
Flat tire
451
8
Front lamps
442
9
Hood, opening
324
Engine oil
326
Coolant
329
Item
Page
a
Windshield wipers
57
Wiper blades, replacing
448
Wiper blades, cleaning
372
b
Window, cleaning
372
c
Roof
Power tilt/sliding sun-
roof
243
d
Exterior rear view mirror
47
Parking position
140
e
Headlamp cleaning system*
200
27 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
LLeft turn signal
indicator lamp
2
vESP
® warning lamp
379
3
Speedometer
4
Multifunction display
155
5
lDistance warning lamp
Vehicles without Distronic*:
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates when the
ignition is on. It should go out
when the engine is running.
385
6
KRight turn signal
indicator lamp
7
Coolant temperature
indicator with:
153
•Coolant temperature
warning lamp
384
Item
Page
8
Tachometer with:1Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
388
-Antilock Brake System
(ABS) indicator lamp
378
BLow beam headlamp
indicator lamp
56
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator lamp
56
9
Main odometer with:
Gear selector lever
position
189
Program mode
193
a
Clock with:
174
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only
381
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
381
Item
Page
úEngine malfunction
indicator lamp,
USA only
382
±Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
Canada only
382
HLow tire pressure tell-
tale*, Canada only
389
b
Fuel display with:AFuel tank reserve
warning lamp
385
c
Reset button for:
Resetting trip odometer
153
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
152
Confirming new time
settings
174
54 Getting startedDriving
Repeat the starting procedure
(page 52). Remember that extended
starting attempts can drain the battery.
Get a jump start (
page 466).
If the engine does not start after several
starting attempts, there could be a mal-
function in the engine electronics or in the
fuel supply system.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Parking brake
1Release handle
2Parking brake pedal
Release the parking brake by pulling on
release handle1.
The warning lamp ; (USA only) or
3 (Canada only) in the instrument
cluster goes out.
Warning!
G
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle
is in motion can cause the rear wheels to
lock up. You could lose control of the vehicle
and cause an accident. In addition, the vehi-
cle’s brake lights do not light up when the
parking brake is engaged.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take
it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children
could release the parking brake, which
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
60 Getting startedDrivingProblems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires
An ignition cable may be damaged.
The engine electronics may not be
operating properly.
Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
Give very little gas.
Have the problem repaired by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.The coolant temperature is above
248°F (120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in
a safe location and turn off the engine.
Allow engine and coolant to cool off.
Check the coolant level and add cool-
ant if necessary (
page 329).In case of accident
If the vehicle is leaking fuel:
Do not start the engine under any cir-
cumstances.
Notify local fire and/or police authori-
ties.
If the extent of the damage cannot be de-
termined:
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If no damage can be determined on the
major assemblies
fuel system
engine mount:
Start the engine in the usual manner.