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X
Charge the battery. Observe the notes in
the operating instructions for your battery
charger.
X Refit the charged battery.
To do this, follow the steps described in
"Removing the battery" (Y page 332) in
reverse order.
! Do not fit refillable batteries without elec-
trostatic protection. The electrostatic dis-
charge could otherwise cause the battery
to explode. The battery acid released could
cause damage to your vehicle.
Further information on electrostatic protec-
tion (Y page 331). G
Risk of injury
Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with
the skin, eyes or clothing. Reconnecting the battery
! Always reconnect the battery in the
sequence described below. Never swap the
terminal clamps. You may otherwise dam-
age the vehicle electronics.
X Switch off all electrical consumers.
X Connect the positive terminal clamp and
secure the cover.
X Connect the negative terminal clamp.
X Connect the breather hose. Make sure that
a cell cap is fitted between the battery and
the breather hose.
X Refit the electrostatic protection if neces-
sary (Y page 331).
i If the battery power supply has been inter-
rupted (e.g. if it has been reconnected), you
must carry out the following tasks:
R Set the time (Y page 135).
R Reset the sliding/tilting sunroof*
(Y page 182).
R Reset the function for folding the exterior
mirrors in/out automatically* by folding
the mirrors out once (Y page 91). Jump-starting
Jump-starting your vehicle
If your vehicle's battery is discharged, the
engine can be jump-started from another
vehicle or from an external battery using jump
leads.
Observe the following points:
R Jump-starting may only be performed when
the engine and catalytic converter are cold.
R Do not start the engine if the battery is fro-
zen. Let the battery thaw first.
R Jump-starting may only be performed from
batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
R Only use jump leads which are protected
against polarity reversal and which have a
sufficient cross-section and insulated ter-
minal clamps.
i Jump leads which are protected against
polarity reversal and further information
about jump-starting can be obtained from
any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Never start the vehicle using a rapid battery
charger. Practical advice
* optional
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Vehicle weights
370 E 200
KOMPRESSOR E 230 E 280 E 280 4MATIC
Maximum per-
missible front
axle load Saloon 1,005 kg 1,045 kg 1,045 kg 1,150 kg
Estate 975 kg 1,005 kg 1,005 kg 1,110 kg
Maximum per-
missible rear
axle load Saloon 1,145 kg 1,175 kg 1,185 kg 1,200 kg
Estate 1,320 kg 1,345 kg 1,355 kg 1,370 kg
Towing a trailer Saloon 1,195 kg 1,225 kg 1,235 kg 1,250 kg
Estate 1,395 kg 1,420 kg 1,430 kg 1,430 kg
Maximum roof
load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum boot
load
57 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
E 350 E 350 4MATIC E 500 E 500 4MATIC
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC direc-
tive) Saloon 1,690 kg 1,785 kg 1,785 kg 1,880 kg
Estate 1,810 kg 1,910 kg 1,895 kg 1,990 kg
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Vehicle weights
371E 350 E 350 4MATIC E 500 E 500 4MATIC
Maximum per-
missible gross
vehicle weight Saloon 2,215 kg 2,310 kg 2,310 kg 2,405 kg
Estate 2,385 kg 2,485 kg 2,460 kg 2,535 kg
Maximum per-
missible front
axle load Saloon 1,060 kg 1,145 kg 1,115 kg 1,200 kg
Estate 1,010 kg 1,110 kg 1,080 kg 1,155 kg
Maximum per-
missible rear
axle load Saloon 1,200 kg 1,210 kg 1,240 kg 1,250 kg
Estate 1,375 kg 1,375 kg 1,380 kg 1,380 kg
Towing a trailer Saloon 1,250 kg 1,260 kg 1,290 kg 1,300 kg
Estate 1,430 kg 1,430 kg 1,430 kg 1,430 kg
Maximum roof
load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum boot
load 58 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
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Vehicle weights
372 E 63 AMG E 200 CDI E 220 CDI E 280 CDI
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC direc-
tive) Saloon 1,840 kg 1,615 kg 1,615 kg 1,715 kg
Estate 1,955 kg 1,785 kg 1,785 kg 1,845 kg
Maximum per-
missible gross
vehicle weight Saloon 2,365 kg 2,140 kg 2,140 kg 2,240 kg
Estate 2,460 kg 2,360 kg 2,360 kg 2,420 kg
Maximum per-
missible front
axle load Saloon 1,165 kg 1,040 kg 1,040 kg 1,105 kg
Estate 1,110 kg 1,025 kg 1,025 kg 1,060 kg
Maximum per-
missible rear
axle load Saloon 1,245 kg 1,145 kg 1,145 kg 1,180 kg
Estate 1,350 kg 1,335 kg 1,335 kg 1,360 kg
Towing a trailer Saloon – 1,195 kg 1,195 kg 1,230 kg
Estate – 1,385 kg 1,385 kg 1,410 kg
Maximum roof
load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum boot
load
59 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
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Vehicle weights
373E 280 CDI 4MATIC E 320 CDI E 320 CDI 4MATIC E 420 CDI
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC direc-
tive) Saloon 1,840 kg 1,750 kg 1,845 kg 1,910 kg
Estate 1,965 kg 1,885 kg 1,980 kg –
Maximum per-
missible gross
vehicle weight Saloon 2,365 kg 2,275 kg 2,370 kg 2,435 kg
Estate 2,540 kg 2,460 kg 2,555 kg –
Maximum per-
missible front
axle load Saloon 1,210 kg 1,125 kg 1,210 kg 1,225 kg
Estate 1,170 kg 1,080 kg 1,175 kg –
Maximum per-
missible rear
axle load Saloon 1,200 kg 1,195 kg 1,205 kg 1,255 kg
Estate 1,370 kg 1,380 kg 1,380 kg –
Towing a trailer Saloon 1,250 kg 1,245 kg 1,255 kg 1,305 kg
Estate 1,430 kg 1,430 kg 1,430 kg –
Maximum roof
load 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum boot
load 60 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg 100 kg
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Vehicle weights
374 E 350 CGI E 300 Bluetec
Unladen weight
(in accordance
with EC direc-
tive) Saloon 1,720 kg 1,735 kg
Estate 1,840 kg –
Maximum per-
missible gross
vehicle weight Saloon 2,245 kg 2,260 kg
Estate 2,415 kg –
Maximum per-
missible front
axle load Saloon 1,080 kg 1,120 kg
Estate 1,035 kg –
Maximum per-
missible rear
axle load Saloon 1,210 kg 1,185 kg
Estate 1,380 kg –
Towing a trailer Saloon 1,255 kg 1,235 kg
Estate 1,435 kg –
Maximum roof
load 100 kg 100 kg
Maximum boot
load
61 100 kg 100 kg
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