Engine oil
........................................... 336
Consumption ................................ 220
Display message ............................ 274
Filler neck ...................................... 221
Temperature display (on-board
computer) ...................................... 123
Topping up ..................................... 221
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
AMG menu (on-board computer) ...123
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) .................................................... 60
Activating/deactivating
(E 63 AMG) ...................................... 62
Activating/deactivating (except
E 63 AMG) ....................................... 61
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 60
Warning lamp ........................... 60, 282
ESP ®
Sport (Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating
(E 63 AMG) ...................................... 62
ESP ®
Sport (Electronic Stability
Program) Warning lamp ................................. 283
ETS (Electronic Traction Support) ...... 61
Exterior lighting Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 134
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ......................................... 86
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ..........87
Folding in/out (automatically). ........87
Folding in/out (electrically). ............86
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 136
Malfunction ................................... .296
Parking position ............................... 88
Resetting ......................................... 87
Storing settings ............................... 87
Exterior view
Overview .......................................... 24F
Fastening seat belts Children ........................................... 54
Fatigue Assist
see ATTENTION ASSIST .........130, 163 Fault message
see Display message .....................251
Fire extinguisher ............................... 249
First-aid kit ......................................... 248
Flat tyre Equipment ..................................... 309
MOExtended run-flat system .........318
Preparing the vehicle .....................309
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 310
Floormat ............................................ .213
Foglamps Display message ............................ 272
Folding bench seat (luggage com-
partment) ............................................. 82
Fording ............................................... 233
Frequencies Garage door opene r....................... 359
Telephone ...................................... 331
Front airbag ......................................... 40
Front-passenger airbag ....................... 40
Fuel ..................................................... 334
Diesel ............................................ 218
Loss ............................................... 289
Petrol ............................................. 217
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........121
Notes ............................................. 334
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................301
Opening/closing ........................... 216
Fuel filter
Display message ............................ 269
Fuel gauge ............................................ 27
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 121
Display ............................................. 27
Fuel line
Malfunction ................................... .289
Fuel tank
Defect ............................................ 289
Fuse allocation chart ........................327
Fuse box Boot ............................................... 328
Engine compartment .....................327
Luggage compartment ...................328
Fuses .................................................. 327 Index
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Matt paintwork
Cleaning ........................................ .241
Memory card (on-board computer) .127
Memory function ................................. 87
Menu Overview of the menus ..................120
Menu (on-board computer) ...............120
AMG ............................................... 122
Assistance ..................................... 129
Distronic Plus ................................ 145
Navigation ..................................... 125
Service .......................................... .130
Settings ......................................... 131
Telephone ...................................... 128
Trip ................................................ 121
Messages ........................................... 281
see Display message .....................251
see Warning and indicator lamps
Minispare emergency spare wheel
Technical data ............................... 355
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 207
see Exterior mirrors or Rear-view mirror
Mobile phone ..................................... 210
Installation ..................................... 331
Telephone menu (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 128
Mobile telephone
see Mobile phone .......................... 210
Modifying the programming
Key .................................................. 71
MOExtended run-flat sys-
tem* ........................................... 224, 318
MP3 Operating (on-board computer) .....127
Multicontour seat ................................ 80
Multi-function display .......................119
Multi-function steering wheel ..........118
Overview .......................................... 30N
Navigation On-board computer .......................125
NECK-PRO head restraints .................43
Resetting after being triggered ......303
Night View Assist Plus ......................165
Activating/deactivating .................166Cleaning ......................................... 245
COMAND APS display ....................166
Malfunction ................................... .294
Notes on running in a new vehicle ..216 O
Odometer see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
Consumption ................................. 220
Topping up ..................................... 221
On-board computer ...........................118
AMG menu ..................................... 122
Assistance menu ........................... 129
Convenience submenu ..................136
Display messages ..........................251
Factory settings ............................. 137
Heating submenu ........................... 135
Instrument cluster submenu ..........131
Lights submenu ............................. 132
Navigation menu ............................ 125
Overview ........................................ 120
Service menu ................................. 130
Settings menu ............................... 131
Standard display submenu ............121
Telephone menu ............................ 128
Time/date submenu ......................132
Trip menu ...................................... 121
Vehicle submenu ........................... 134
One-touch gearshifting .....................112
Operating system see On-board computer .................118
Outside temperature display ..........117
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................57 P
Padded table Integrated child seat ........................55
Paint code .......................................... 332
Paintwork Cleaning ......................................... 242
Panorama sliding sunroof ................186
Convenience closing ......................102
Convenience opening ....................102 12
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Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity .................................... 334
Technical data E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........344
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........339
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........344
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (Bel-
gium) ............................................. 345
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........345
E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........339
E 300 ............................................. 340
E 350 ............................................. 340
E 350 4MATIC ................................ 341
E 350 BlueTEC ............................... 347
E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENCY .......................................... 347
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........346
E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........341
E 500 ............................................. 342
E 500 4MATIC ................................ 343
E 63 AMG ...................................... 343
Trailer loads ................................... 358
Tyres .............................................. 350
Wheels ........................................... 350
Telephone
see Mobile phone .......................... 128
Telephone compartment ..................189
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) ....203
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 117
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 123
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 123
Outside temperature ..................... .117
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp ............279
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp ............279
Through-loading ................................ 191
Through-loading feature ...................195
Tightening torque .............................. 318
Time Lap time (on-board computer) .......123
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 132
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 132
Timer (on-board computer) ..............123TIREFIT kit
Storage location ............................ 250
Using ............................................. 310
Top Tether ............................................ 52
Total distance recorder ....................121
Tourist mode see Intelligent Light System
Tow-away protection ..........................66
Towing ................................................ 326
Towing a trailer Folding in the ball coupling ............237
Folding out the ball coupling ..........234
Towing eye
Fitting ............................................ 325
Removing ....................................... 327
Tow-starting ....................................... 326
Trailer 7-pin connector ............................. 238
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 238
Display message ...........265, 270, 274
Power supply ................................. 238
Trailer coupling
see Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 358
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 234
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Trailer towing
Blind Spot Assist ........................... 169
Driving tips .................................... 235
ESP ®
................................................ 60
Mounting dimensions ....................356
Parking Guidance ........................... 162
Parktroni c...................................... 159
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ..............331
Transport (vehicle) ............................327
Trim strips Cleaning ......................................... 245
Trip computer
On-board computer .......................121
Trip distance ...................................... 121
Trip meter Resetting (on-board computer) ......122
Turn signal
Display message .................... 270, 271 16
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=
Upshift instruction
? Engine oil temperature
A Coolant temperature
Shift UPinstruction =indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range.
Shift UPinstruction =blocks other mes-
sages in the multi-function display until you
have shifted up.
When the engine oil temperature is below
80 †, the oil temperature gauge flashes.
Avoid driving at full engine output during this
time.
SETUP SETUP shows the drive program, the ESP
®
(Electronic Stability Program) mode and the
suspension tuning.
X Press =or; on the steering wheel
to select the AMGmenu.
X Press the 9button repeatedly until
SETUP is displayed.
or
X Press the AMG button on the centre con-
sole. :
Drive program (C/S/S+/M)
; ESP ®
mode (ON/SPORT/OFF)
3 Suspension tuning (COMFORT/SPORT/
SPORT +)
RACETIMER You can use the RACETIMER to store lap
times. When RACETIMER is displayed, you cannot
adjust the volume using the
WandX
buttons on the steering wheel.
X Press =or; on the steering wheel
to select the AMGmenu.
X Press the 9button repeatedly until the
RACETIMER is shown. :
Additional speedometer
; RACETIMER
= Lap
You can start the RACETIMER when the
engine is running or if the key is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
X To start: press the Wbutton to start the
RACETIMER.
X To display the intermediate time: press
the X button to show the intermediate
time.
The intermediate time is displayed for five
seconds.
X To stop: press the Wbutton to stop the
RACETIMER.
The RACETIMER interrupts timing when you
stop the vehicle and turn the key to position
1 in the ignition lock. When you turn the key
to position 2or 3and then press the W
button, timing is continued.
Storing the lap time and starting a new
lap
It is possible to store a maximum of sixteen
laps. On-board computer
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message in the multi-function display goes
out. On vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion*, you can also select
P. This deactivates
the HOLD function. RACE START (E 63 AMG)
RACE START enables optimal acceleration
from a standing start with suitable high-grip
road surface conditions. G
Risk of accident
RACE START is only available when ESP ®
Sports mode is activated. ESP ®
Sport stabil-
ises the vehicle in a limited manner if the vehi-
cle starts to skid or when a wheel is spinning.
RACE START should only be used on closed
off circuits. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather condi-
tions.
Conditions for activation RACE START can be activated when:
R
the doors are closed
R the engine is running and it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
80 †. This is the case when the engine oil
temperature lamp in the multi-function dis-
play stops flashing.
R ESP ®
Sport is activated (Y page 62)
R the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead
position
R the vehicle is at rest and the brake pedal is
depressed (left foot)
R the transmission is in position DActivating RACE START X
Depress the brake pedal with your left foot,
and keep it depressed.
X Turn the program selector switch clock-
wise (Y page 116), until the RSlamp lights
up.
The multi-function display shows the RACE
START Confirm: Paddle UP Cancel:
Paddle DOWN message.
i If the conditions for activation are no lon-
ger fulfilled, RACE START is cancelled. The
multi-function display shows the RACE
START cancelled message.
X To cancel: pull the left paddle
(Y page 114).
or
X To confirm: pull the right paddle
(Y page 114).
The multi-function display shows the RACE
START available Depress accelera‐
tor message.
i If you do not depress the accelerator
pedal fully within two seconds, RACE
START is cancelled. The multi-function dis-
play shows the RACE START not possi‐
ble See Owner's Manual message.
X Depress the accelerator pedal fully.
The engine speed rises to approximately
4,000 rpm.
The multi-function display shows the RACE
START Release brake to start mes-
sage.
i If you do not release the brake pedal
within seven seconds, RACE START is can-
celled. The multi-function display shows
the RACE START cancelled message.
X Take your foot off the brake, but keep the
accelerator pedal depressed.
The vehicle pulls away at maximum accel-
eration.
The multi-function display shows the RACE
START active message. Driving systems
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soon as sulphur-free fuel (sulphur content
< 10 ppm) is used for refuelling, the odours
are reduced.
AMG vehicles !
Refuel using only unleaded super grade
petrol with a minimum octane number of
98 RON/88 MON conforming to European
standard EN 228.
Otherwise, you could impair engine output
or damage the engine.
i If the recommended fuel is not available
and only as a temporary measure, you may
also use premium unleaded petrol,
95 RON/85 MON. This may reduce engine
performance and increase fuel consump-
tion. You must avoid driving at full throttle.
! In emergencies, and only when the rec-
ommended fuel is not available, you may
also use standard unleaded petrol,
91 RON/82.5 MON.
However, using this fuel results in consid-
erably higher petrol consumption and sig-
nificantly reduced engine output. Avoid
driving at full throttle.
If no fuel other than regular petrol with
91 RON/82.5 MON or a lower grade is per-
manently available, you should have the
vehicle adapted to run on this fuel by the
local after-sales service. Diesel (EN 590, DIN 51628)
G
Risk of fire
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a die-
sel engine. Never mix diesel with petrol. This
causes damage to the fuel system and engine
and could result in the vehicle catching fire.
! Refuel using only diesel which conforms
to European standard EN 590 or German
standard DIN 51628. Otherwise, you could
impair engine output or damage the engine. !
When refuelling vehicles with a diesel par-
ticulate filter in countries outside the EU,
only low-sulphur Euro diesel with less than
0.005 percent sulphur content by weight
(50 ppm) should be used.
! In countries in which diesel with a higher
sulphur content is available, the engine oil
should be renewed at more frequent inter-
vals. More information about intervals for
changing the engine oil can be obtained
from any Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! Using fuel that does not comply with the
European standard EN 590 or the German
standard DIN 51628 can lead to increased
wear, engine damage and damage to the
exhaust system.
Do not use the following:
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R petrol
R paraffin
R kerosene
Do not add such fuels to diesel fuel and do
not use any special additives (exception:
flow improvers – see "Low outside temper-
atures").
Damage caused by the use of unapproved
fuels or additives is not covered by the
implied warranty.
Further information on "Fuel" (Y page 334).
Low outside temperatures The flow properties of diesel may be inade-
quate at low ambient temperatures.
Diesel fuel with improved cold flow qualities
is available during the winter months. In
Europe, the different climate-dependant cold
categories are defined in standard EN 590.
Refuelling with diesel fuel which complies218
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with the climatic specifications of standard
EN 590 can help to prevent operating prob-
lems. If the ambient temperature is unusually
low or if you use fuel that has not been adap-
ted to the climatic specifications (e.g. diesel
fuel from the Mediterranean area), the flow
properties of the fuel may be inadequate.
Flow improver
Flow improvers can be added to improve the
cold resistance of diesel fuel. The effective-
ness of a flow improver is not guaranteed with
every fuel.
Correct dosage and thorough mixing are deci-
sive factors in ensuring improvement in low-
temperature resistance. Under certain cir-
cumstances, an excessive dosage may
actually decrease low-temperature resist-
ance and should therefore be avoided (follow
the manufacturer's dosing instructions).
Mix the additive with the diesel in good time,
before the flow properties of the diesel
become inadequate. Otherwise, malfunctions
can only be rectified by heating the entire fuel
system, e.g. by parking the vehicle in a heated
garage.
Observe the information provided by the man-
ufacturer when using a flow improver. Only
use flow improvers that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. You can obtain
further information from any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre. Engine compartment
Bonnet
G
Risk of accident
Do not pull the release lever while the vehicle
is in motion. The bonnet may otherwise open
and block your view.
Active bonnet (pedestrian protection) The active bonnet can reduce the risk of injury
to pedestrians in certain accident situations.
Raising the bonnet increases the clearance to hard components, such as the engine. Fur-
ther information about the active bonnet
(Y
page 302).
Opening G
Risk of injury
There is a risk of injury if the bonnet is open,
even if the engine is not running.
Some engine components can become very
hot.
To avoid the risk of burns, only touch those
components described in the Operating
Instructions and observe the relevant safety
notes. G
Risk of injury
The radiator fan between the radiator and the
engine can start automatically, even if the key
has been removed from the ignition lock.
Keep away from the area of rotation of the fan
blades. Otherwise you could be injured.
Vehicles with a petrol engine:
The electronic ignition system uses high volt-
age. For this reason, you must never touch the
ignition system components (ignition coil,
ignition cable, spark plug connector or test
socket) while:
R the engine is running
R the engine is being started
R the ignition is switched on and the engine
is being cranked by hand
You could otherwise receive an electric shock
and be severely or fatally injured.
Vehicles with a diesel engine:
the electronic injector control operates at
high voltage. For this reason, you must never
touch injection system components while:
R the engine is running
R the engine is being started
R the ignition is switched on
You could otherwise receive an electric shock
and be severely or fatally injured. Engine compartment
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X
Make sure that the windscreen wipers are
switched off. G
Risk of injury
The windscreen wipers and wiper linkage
could be set in motion.
When the bonnet is open, you or others could
be injured by the wiper linkage.
Make sure that the windscreen wiper is
switched off. Remove the key or make sure
that no ignition level has been selected on
KEYLESS GO*. In the instrument cluster, all of
the indicator lamps must be out.
The bonnet release lever is located in the
driver's footwell. X
Pull bonnet release lever :.
The bonnet is released.
! Make sure that the windscreen wipers
are not folded out from the windscreen.
You could otherwise damage the wind-
screen wipers or the bonnet.
The handle for opening the bonnet is located
above the radiator grille. X
Reach into the gap, pull bonnet catch han-
dle ;up and lift the bonnet.
Closing G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the bonnet.
X Lower the bonnet and let it fall from a
height of approximately 20 cm.
X Check that the bonnet has engaged prop-
erly.
i If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it is
not properly engaged. Open it again and
close it with a little more force. Engine oil
Depending on driving style, the vehicle con-
sumes up to 0.8 l oil per 1,000 km. The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the vehicle is new or if you frequently drive at
high engine speeds.
Checking the engine oil level Before checking the engine oil level the fol-
lowing conditions for the vehicle should be
met:
R the vehicle should be parked on level
ground.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least five minutes if the engine is at normal
operating temperature.
R the engine should be switched off for at
least 30 minutes if the engine is not at
operating temperature (i.e. if you only start
the engine briefly).
Depending on the engine, the oil dipstick may
be installed at a different location. 220
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