
RACE START (E 63 AMG) ...............159
Safety systems  ................................ 61
Systems  ......................................... 146
Through standing water  .................257
With DISTRONIC PLUS  ...................157
Driving and parking  
Safety notes  .................................. 109
Driving off  .................................. 111, 257
Driving safety systems  ....................... 61
ABS  .................................................. 62
Adaptive Brake  ................................ 64
BAS  .................................................. 63
BAS PLUS  ........................................ 63
EBP  .................................................. 64
ESC  .................................................. 65
ETS/4-ETS  ....................................... 65
PRE-SAFE ®
 Brake ............................. 69
Driving systems  
AIRMATIC (except E 63 AMG)  ........163
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 161
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system (E 63 AMG)  ........................164
ATTENTION ASSIST  ........................178
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 175
Cruise control  ................................ 146
DISTRONIC PLUS  ........................... 149
Hill-start assist system  ..................160
HOLD function  ............................... 161
Lane Keeping Assist  ......................177
Night View Assist Plus  ...................172
Parking Guidance ........................... 168
Parktronic system  ..........................165
RACE START (E 63 AMG)  ...............159
Rear view camera  .......................... 171
Driving tips, automatic
transmission  ...................................... 119
E
Easy-entry/exit feature  .............. 93, 145
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning)  ...................................... 64
Electrical system  
Improper work on or
modifications  ................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 207
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification                          
Electronic Stability Control
see ESC                                                     
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4-ETS                                          
Emergency, in case of  
First aid kit ..................................... 268
Flat tire  .......................................... 323
Hazard warning flasher  ..................101
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 210
Towing the vehicle  .........................340
Emergency calls  
Tele Aid  .......................................... 208
Emergency operations  
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 212
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid)  .......211
Trunk lid, emergency release  ...........84
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD                                                     
Emission control  ............................... 258
Information label ............................ 347
System warranties  ...........................20
Engine  
Break-in recommendations  ............220
Cleaning ......................................... 261
Compartment  ................................ 223
Malfunction indicator lamp  ............310
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 295
Number .......................................... 347
Starting  .......................................... 109
Turning off  ..................................... 113
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification                          
Engine compartment  
Radiator  ......................................... 224
Engine coolant
see Coolant                                               
Engine oil  
Adding  ........................................... 225
Additives  ........................................ 362
Checking level  ............................... 224
Consumption  ................................. 224
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 298
Oil dipstick ..................................... 225
Recommended engine oils and oil
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Tachometer  .................................. 28, 126
Overspeed range  ........................... 126
Tail lamps  
Cleaning lenses  ............................. 262
Tar stains  ........................................... 261
Technical data  
Air conditioning refrigerant  ............362
Brake fluid  ..................................... 362
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc.  ................................ 359
Coolant  .......................................... 365
Engine oil additives  ........................362
Engine oils  ..................................... 361
Fuel requirements .......................... 363
Gasoline additives .......................... 364
Identification labels  .......................346
Premium unleaded gasoline  ...........362
Rims and tires  ................................ 353
Spare wheel  ................................... 358
Vehicle specification E 350 ............ 348
Vehicle specification
E 350 4MATIC ................................ 349
Vehicle specification
E 350 BlueTEC  ............................... 348
Vehicle specification E 550 ............ 350
Vehicle specification
E 550 4MATIC ................................ 351
Vehicle specification E 63 AMG  .....352
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system  ................................... 361, 367
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification                          
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification                          
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification                          
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification                          
Tele Aid  ............................................... 207
Emergency calls  ............................. 208
Information button  .........................210
Initiating an emergency call
manually  ........................................ 209
Messages in the multifunction
display  ........................................... 290
Remote door lock  .......................... 212Remote door unlock  ......................211
Roadside Assistance button  ..........210
Search & Send  ............................... 211
SOS button  .................................... 209
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services  ..212
System self-test  ............................. 208
Telephone  ............................................. 30
Answering/ending a call  ................136
Hands-free microphone  ...................33
Menu  ............................................. 135
Operation ....................................... 135
Phone book .................................... 136
Redialing  ........................................ 137
Temperature  
Coolant  .......................................... 125
Interior temperature  ......................186
Outside  .......................................... 126
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle                        
Through-loading feature  ................... 198
Tie-down rings  ................................... 199
Tightening torque  
Wheels  ........................................... 328
TIN (Tire Identification Number)  ...... 251
Tire and Loading Information
placard  ............................................... 237
Tire and loading terminology  ........... 249
TIREFIT  ............................................... 329
Tire Identification Number see TIN                                                      
Tire inflation pressure  
Checking ........................................ 231
Important notes on  ........................230
Label on the inside of fuel filler
flap  ................................................ 230
Placard on driver’s door B-pillar  .....237
Tire labeling  ....................................... 245
Tire load rating  .................................. 250
Tire ply composition and material
used  .................................................... 251
Tire pressure loss warning system  . 232
Tire repair kit see TIREFIT                                               
Tires  ........................................... 228, 353
Advanced Tire Pressure
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Example illustration: Gasoline engine
Example illustration: Diesel engine
XPull out oil dipstick :.XWipe oil dipstick : clean.XSlowly insert oil dipstick : fully into the
dipstick guide tube.
XPull out oil dipstick : again after
approximately 3 seconds to obtain
accurate reading.
The oil level is correct when it is between
lower (min) mark = and upper (max)
mark ; of oil dipstick :.
iE 350:
The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l).
E 550, E 63 AMG:
The filling quantity between the upper and
lower marks on the oil dipstick is
approximately 1.6 US qt. (1.5 l).
XIf necessary, add engine oil.For more information on engine oil, see
“Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.”
(Y page 359).
For information on messages in the
multifunction display concerning engine oil,
see the “Practical hints” section
(Y page 298).
Adding engine oil 
! Only use approved engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with
Maintenance System. For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters, contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
visit www.mbusa.com (USA only).
The following will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty:
RUsing engine oils and oil filters of
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System.
RChanging of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by
the Maintenance System.
RUsing any oil additives.
Example illustration: E 350 (E 550 similar)
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Vehicle equipment ............................346
Parts service .....................................346
Warranty coverage ...........................346
Identification labels ..........................346
Vehicle specification E 350
(212.056) ...........................................348
Vehicle specification E 350 Blue-
TEC (212.024) ...................................348
Vehicle specification E 350
4MATIC (212.087) .............................349
Vehicle specification E 550
(212.072) ...........................................350
Vehicle specification E 550
4MATIC (212.090) .............................351
Vehicle specification E 63 AMG
(212.077) ...........................................352
Rims and tires ...................................353
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......359
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ModelCapacityFuels, coolants, 
lubricants, etc.Brake systemAll modelsapprox. 0.53 US qt (0.5 l)MB Brake Fluid
(DOT 4+)Cooling systemE 350
E 350 4MATICapprox. 8.9 US qt (8.4 l)MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/
AntifreezeE 350 BlueTECapprox. 12.2 US qt (11.5 l)E 550
E 550 4MATICapprox. 10.9 US qt (10.3 l)E 63 AMGapprox. 11.6 US qt (11.0 l)Fuel tankAll models21.1 US gal (80.0 l)Gasoline engine:
Premium unleaded
gasoline (Minimum
Posted Octane 91
[Avg. of
96 RON/86 MON])Fuel tank 
reserveAll models,
except E 63 AMGapprox. 2.4 US gal (9.0 l)E 63 AMGapprox. 3.7 US gal (14.0 l)Air 
conditioning 
systemAll models—R134a refrigerant
and special
PAG lubricant oil
(never R 12)Washer system 
and headlamp 
cleaning 
systemAll models,
except
E 350 BlueTEC6.3 US qt (6.0 l)MB Windshield
Washer
Concentrate 50
( Y  page 367)
Washer fluid mixing
ratio ( Y page 367)E 350 BlueTEC3.7 US qt (3.5 l)Approved engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for our
service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters required
for vehicles with the Maintenance System.
!  Using engine oils and oil filters of a
specification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System, or
changing of oil and oil filter at change
intervals longer than those called for by theMaintenance System will result in engine or
emission control system damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Please follow Maintenance System
recommendations for scheduled oil
changes. Failure to do so will result in
engine or emission control system damage
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.50 Mixed with water or commercially available premixed washer solvent/antifreeze.Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.361Technical data212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 361Z 

water. Otherwise, the BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment system could be damaged.
Damage caused by using additives or
diluting with water are not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Purity
The purity of AdBlue ®
 is of particular
importance for avoiding malfunctions in the
exhaust gas aftertreatment.
If AdBlue ®
 is pumped out of the tank, e.g.
during repair work, the same liquid must not
be used to refill the tank as its purity is no
longer guaranteed.
!  Impurities caused for example by other
service products, cleaning agents, and dust
result in increased emissions,
malfunctions, catalyst damage, or engine
damage.
Coolants
The engine coolant is a mixture of water and
anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides:
R Corrosion protection
R Freeze protection
R Boiling protection (by increasing the boiling
point)
The cooling system was filled at the factory
with a coolant providing freeze protection to
approximately -35‡ (-37†) and corrosion
protection.
!  Add premixed coolant solution only.
Adding water and MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/
Antifreeze separately from each other,
could cause engine damage not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -35‡
(-37† ), the boiling point of the coolant in the
pressurized cooling system is reached at
approximately 266‡ (130†).
The coolant solution must be used year round
to provide the necessary corrosion protection
and increase boil-over protection. Refer to
the Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.
Coolant system design and coolant used
determine the replacement interval. The
replacement interval published in the
Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solution
or other Mercedes-Benz approved products
of equal specification are used to renew the
coolant concentration or bring it back up to
the proper level.
For information on other Mercedes-Benz
approved products of equal specification,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or visit  www.mbusa.com  (USA only).
To provide important corrosion protection,
the solution must be at least 50%
anticorrosion/antifreeze (equivalent to
freeze protection to approximately -35‡
[-37†]).
If you use a solution that is more than 55%
anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protection
to approximately -49‡ [-45†]), the engine
temperature will increase due to the lower
heat transfer capability of the solution.
Therefore, do not use more than this amount
of anticorrosion/antifreeze.
If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0
Anticorrosion/Antifreeze should be used to
bring it up to the proper level (have cooling
system checked for signs of leakage). Please
make sure the mixture is in accordance with
label instructions.
The water in the cooling system must meet
minimum requirements, which are usually
satisfied by normal drinking water.
If you are not sure about the water quality,
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 
Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum
parts. The use of aluminum components in
motor vehicle engines necessitates that
anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in
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