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Driving systemsDisplay messagesPossible causes/consequences and M Solutions¨Vehicle
RisingThe vehicle is adjusting to your level selection.¨Vehicle
Rising
Please
WaitThe vehicle level is too low.XWait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display.¨Pull Over
Car Too
LowYou have started driving although the vehicle level was too
low.
The vehicle will be raised.XStop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.XEngage the electronic parking brake.XWait until the message disappears from the multifunction
display.
You may then drive off.¨Pull Over
Car Too
LowThe AIRMATIC is malfunctioning.XAvoid excessive steering maneuvers. The fenders or tires
could otherwise be damaged. Listen for scraping noises.XDo not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).XDrive to the side of the road and select a higher vehicle level
( Y page 163).
Depending on the type of malfunction, this may raise the
vehicle’s level.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
There is otherwise danger of an accident.
¨Malfunctio
nThe capability of the AIRMATIC system is restricted. This can
impair the handling.XDo not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).XHave the vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.ÀAttention
Assist
Time for
a rest?The ATTENTION ASSIST has determined that your
concentration has declined considering certain criteria. In
addition, an acoustic warning sounds.XTake a rest if required.
During long trips, take regular and duly rests that allow you
to recover sufficiently.
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Flat tire
Safety notes
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
R a Minispare wheel
R a spare wheel with collapsible tire
R an MOExtended system (your vehicle does
not have a spare wheel or a TIREFIT kit)
R a TIREFIT kit 19
(your vehicle does not have
a spare wheel)
GWarning!
The dimensions of the spare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As a
result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a spare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style
accordingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with a spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do
not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Contact the nearest authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible to have the
spare wheel replaced with a regular road
wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than one
spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESC when a spare wheel
is mounted.
Preparing the vehicle
XVehicles with AIRMATIC:
Make sure the vehicle level is set to normal
level ( Y page 163).XWhenever possible, park the vehicle in a
safe distance from moving traffic on a hard,
flat surface.XTurn on the hazard warning flasher.XTurn the steering wheel so that the front
wheels are in a straight-ahead position.XEngage the parking brake.XShift the automatic transmission into park
position P.XTurn off the engine.XRemove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
or
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Open the
driver’s door (this puts the starter switch in
position 0, same as with the SmartKey
removed from the starter switch). The
driver’s door can then be closed again.
Open doors only when conditions are safe
to do so.XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Remove the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from the
starter switch.XHave any passenger exit the vehicle at a
safe distance from the roadway. Open
doors only when conditions are safe to do
so.
Mounting the spare wheel
Introduction
XPrepare the vehicle as described
( Y page 323).XTake the following out of the vehicle:
R spare wheel
R jack
R vehicle tool kit
R collapsible wheel chock
R electric air pump (required for vehicles
with spare wheel with collapsible tire
only)
For information on where to find the
respective items, see “Where will I find ...?”
( Y page 268) and ( Y page 271).
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Engine E 350 BlueTECEngine, type642Mode of operationDiesel 4-strokeengineNo. of cylinders6Bore3.27 in (83.00 mm)Stroke3.62 in (92.00 mm)Total piston
displacement182.3 cu in
(2 987 cm 3
)Compression
ratio16.5:1Output acc. to
SAE J 1349210 hp/3 400 rpm
(157 kW/3 400 rpm)Maximum torque
acc. to SAE J 1349400 lb-ft/
1 600 - 2 400 rpm
(543 Nm/
1 600 - 2 400 rpm)Maximum engine
speed4 500 rpmFiring order1-4-2-5-3-6Poly-V-belt2 035 mmElectrical system E 350 BlueTECAlternator14 V/180 AStarter motor12 V/2.0 kWBattery12 V/95 AhMain dimensions E 350 BlueTECOverall vehicle
length191.9 in (4 874 mm)Overall vehicle
width 2581.5 in (2
071 mm)Main dimensions E 350 BlueTECOverall vehicle
height 2657.8 in (1
467 mm)Wheelbase113.1 in (2 874 mm)Track, front62.2 in (1 580 mm)Track, rear63.0 in (1 599 mm)Ground
clearance 263.5 in (89 mm)Turning circle36.9 ft (11.3 m)Weights E 350 BlueTECRoof loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)Trunk loadmax. 220 lb (100 kg)
Vehicle specification E 350 4MATIC
(212.087)
The quoted data apply only to the standard
vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for the corresponding data of all
special bodies and special equipment.
Engine E 350 4MATICEngine, type272Mode of operation4-stroke engine,
gasoline injectionNo. of cylinders6Bore3.66 in (92.90 mm)Stroke3.39 in (86.00 mm)Total piston
displacement213.5 cu in
(3 498 cm 3
)Compression
ratio10.7:125 Exterior rear view mirrors folded out.
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