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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. 
     
        
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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) 
     
        
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488 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Fuel tank
21.12 US gal (80.0 l)
Premium unleaded gasoline
Minimum Posted Octane 91 
(Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON)
including a reserve of
except E 63 AMG
2.38 US gal (9.0 l)
including a reserve of
E63AMG
3.7 US gal (14.0 l)
Air conditioning system
R-134a refrigerant and special PAG lubricant 
oil (never R-12)
Windshield washer system
4.8 US qt (4.5 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1
1Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” 
and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point. Follow suggested mixing ratios (page 494).Windshield washer system and 
headlamp cleaning system*
6.9 US qt (6.5 l)
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
1 
     
        
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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