2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E63AMG WAGON parking brake

Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information ................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols ............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording ......................... 19
Information regarding electronic
recording devices ........................... 19
At a glance.......................................... 21
Exterior view ......................................... 22
Cockpit ................................................. 24
Instrument cluster ................................ 26
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 28
Center console ..................................... 29
Upper part ...................................... 29
Lower part ...................................... 30
Overhead control panel ........................ 31
Storage compartments ......................... 32
Door control panel................................ 34
Getting started................................... 35
Unlocking ............................................. 36
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 36
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 37
Starter switch positions .................. 37
Adjusting .............................................. 41
Seats .............................................. 41
Steering wheel ................................ 45
Mirrors ............................................ 47
Driving .................................................. 49
Fastening the seat belts ................. 49
Starting the engine ......................... 52
Parking brake ................................. 54
Driving ............................................ 55
Switching on headlamps ................. 56
Turn signals .................................... 56
Windshield wipers ........................... 57
Rear window wiper/washer ............ 59
Problems while driving.................... 60
Parking and locking .............................. 61
Parking brake ................................. 62
Switching off headlamps................. 63
Turning off engine ........................... 63
Releasing seat belts........................ 64
Locking ........................................... 64

ContentsSafety and Security........................... 67
Occupant safety................................... 68
Air bags .......................................... 70
Occupant Classification System
(USA only) ...................................... 75
BabySmart
TM air bag deactivation
system (Canada only) ..................... 81
Seat belts ....................................... 82
Preventive occupant safety
(PRE-SAFE®) ................................... 86
Active head restraints .................... 87
Children in the vehicle .................... 88
Blocking of rear door window
operation ........................................ 95
Panic alarm .......................................... 96
Activating ....................................... 96
Deactivating ................................... 96
Driving safety systems ......................... 97
ABS ................................................ 97
BAS ................................................ 99
Adaptive Brake ............................... 99
EBP............................................... 100
ESP
®............................................. 100
Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC) with the ESP
®... 104Anti-theft systems ............................. 106
Immobilizer .................................. 106
Anti-theft alarm system................ 106
Controls in detail............................. 109
Locking and unlocking ....................... 110
SmartKey ..................................... 110
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 113
Checking batteries in the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 119
Loss of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 119
Opening the doors from the
inside ........................................... 120
Opening the tailgate ..................... 121
Closing the tailgate ...................... 123
Automatic central locking ............ 126
Locking and unlocking from the
inside ........................................... 127Seats ................................................. 128
Front seat active head restraints . 128
Rear seat head restraints ............. 128
Lumbar support ........................... 131
Multicontour seat*....................... 131
Seat heating*............................... 132
Seat ventilation* .......................... 133
Folding bench seat in cargo
compartment
(optional on E 63 AMG) ................ 134
Memory function ............................... 138
Storing positions into memory ..... 139
Recalling positions from memory. 139
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position ........................... 140
Lighting ............................................. 141
Exterior lamp switch .................... 141
Combination switch ..................... 145
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* ......................................... 146
Hazard warning flasher ................ 148
Interior lighting in the front .......... 149
Interior lighting in the rear ........... 150
Door entry lamps ......................... 151
Cargo compartment lamps .......... 151

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

25 At a glance
Cockpit
Item
Page
1
Combination switch

Turn signals
56


Windshield wipers
57


Rear window wiper
59


High beam
56
2
Cruise control lever

Cruise control
246


Distronic*
249
3
Instrument cluster
26,
152
4
Multifunction steering
wheel
28,
156
5
Horn
6
Lever for Voice Control
System*, see separate
operating instructions
Item
Page
7
Dual-zone automatic
climate control, USA only
206
4-zone automatic climate
control*
222
8
Overhead control panel
31
9
Mobile phone/Glasses box
280
a
Glove box lid release, glove
box lock
280
b
Glove box
280
c
COMAND system, see sepa-
rate operating instructions
d
Center console
29
e
Starter switch
38
Item
Page
f
Steering wheel adjustment
stalk
45
Heated steering wheel
(Canada only)
288
g
Headlamp cleaning button*
200
h
Parking brake pedal
54, 62
j
Hood lock release
324
k
Parking brake release
54
l
Door control panel
34
m
Exterior lamp switch
141
n
Steering wheel gearshift
control (E 63 AMG only)
195

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.


55 Getting started
Driving
Driving
Depress the brake pedal.

Move the gear selector lever to
positionDorR.

Release the brake pedal.

Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.After a cold start, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts at a higher engine revolution.
This allows the catalytic converter to reach
its operating temperature earlier.
For more information on driving, see “Driv-
ing instructions” (
page 309).
i
Wait for the gear selection process to com-
plete before setting the vehicle in motion.
i
Once the vehicle is in motion, the automatic
central locking system engages and the locking
knobs drop down.
The automatic door lock feature can be deacti-
vated (page 180).
You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to do
so.
!
If you hear a warning signal and the mes-
sage Release parking brake
appears in the
multifunction display when driving off, you have
forgotten to release the parking brake.
Release the parking brake (
page 62).
Warning!
G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of loss of control.
Warning!
G
It is dangerous to shift the gear selector le-
ver out ofP orN if the engine speed is high-
er than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accel-
erate quickly forward or in reverse. You
could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and when
your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.!
Simultaneously depressing the accelerator
pedal and applying the brakes reduces engine
performance and causes premature brake and
drivetrain wear.

61 Getting started
Parking and locking
Parking and locking
You have now completed your first drive.
You have properly stopped and parked
your vehicle. End your drive as follows.Warning!
G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
systems. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle.Warning!
G
Vehicles with Airmatic: If you have selected
the Comfort suspension tuning
(page 262), the vehicle lowers slightly
when it is locked. You should therefore
make sure that no one is standing near the
wheel arches or lying underneath the vehi-
cle when it is being locked. Otherwise, per-
sonal injury could result.
Warning!
G
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, or
damage to the vehicle drivetrain, as a result
of vehicle movement, before turning off the
engine and leaving the vehicle always:

Keep right foot on brake pedal.


Firmly depress parking brake pedal.


Move the gear selector lever to
positionP.


Slowly release brake pedal.


When parked on an incline, turn front
wheel towards the road curb.


Turn the SmartKey to starter switch
position0 and remove, or press
start / stop button (vehicles with
KEYLESS-GO*).


Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* and lock vehicle when
leaving.
!
Vehicles with Airmatic: If you have selected
the Comfort suspension tuning (
page 262),
the vehicle lowers slightly when you lock it within
approximately 60 seconds after switching off the
engine. When parking, make sure that your vehi-
cle cannot come into contact with other objects,
such as a curb, while lowering. Your vehicle
could otherwise be damaged.

62 Getting startedParking and lockingParking brake
1Release handle
2Parking brake pedal

Step firmly on parking brake pedal2.
When the engine is running, the warn-
ing lamp ; (USA only) or 3
(Canada only) in the instrument cluster
will be illuminated.
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. Make sure not to
endanger any other road users when you en-
gage the parking brake.
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 and/or
move the gear selector lever from
positionP, either of which could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.