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XTurn the jack back to its initial position and
store it together with the rest of the vehicle
tool kit in the stowage well under the trunk
floor.
XAMG vehicles and vehicles with AMG
equipment: when a front wheel has been
changed, insert the cover into the outer sill.
Vehicles with an emergency spare wheel:
XTransport the faulty wheel in the trunk.
iWhen you are driving with the collapsible
spare wheel mounted, the tire pressure
loss warning system or the tire pressure
monitor cannot function reliably. Only
restart the tire pressure loss warning
system/tire pressure monitor when the
defective wheel has been replaced with a
new wheel.
Vehicles with tire pressure monitor: all
mounted wheels must be equipped with
functioning sensors and the defective
wheel should no longer be in the vehicle.
Battery
Important safety notes
In order for the battery to achieve the
maximum possible service life, it must always
be sufficiently charged.
! Have the battery checked regularly at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Observe the service intervals in the Service
Booklet or for further information consult a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the battery charge checked more
frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for
short trips or if you leave it standing idle for
a lengthy period.
To prevent damage from corrosion, only
replace the battery with one that has a central
ventilation cover.
Only replace a battery with a battery that has
been recommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you wish to leave your vehicle parked up for
a long period of time.
GWarning
Comply with safety precautions and take
protective measures when handling batteries.
Risk of explosionFire, naked flames and
smoking are prohibited
when handling the battery.
Avoid creating sparks.
Battery acid is caustic.
Avoid contact with the skin,
eyes or clothing.
Wear suitable protective
clothing, in particular
gloves, an apron and a face
mask.
Immediately rinse acid
splashes off with clean
water. Consult a doctor if
necessary.
Wear eye protection.Keep children away.Observe this Operator's
Manual.
HEnvironmental note
Do not dispose of batteries in the household
rubbish. Dispose of defective batteries in an
environmentally responsible manner. Take
them to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or to a special collection point for old
batteries.
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XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
XShift the selector lever to N.
As soon as the vehicle has been loaded:
XPrevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
XMove the selector lever to P.XTurn the SmartKey to position 0 in the
ignition lock and remove the SmartKey.
XSecure the vehicle.
! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components.
Otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
Fuses
Important safety notes
The fuses in your vehicle serve to close down
faulty circuits. If a fuse blows, all the
components on the circuit and their functions
will fail.
GWarning
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system in
question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than
approved fuses or using repaired or bridged
fuses may cause an overload leading to a fire,
and/or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems. Have the cause
determined and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Blown fuses must be replaced with fuses of
the same rating, which you can recognize by
the color and value. The fuse ratings are listed
in the fuse allocation chart. An authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will be happy to
advise you.
iIf a fuse has blown, visit a breakdown
service or an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
If the newly inserted fuse also blows, have the
cause traced and rectified at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
! Only use fuses that have been approved
for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which
have the correct fuse rating for the system
concerned. Otherwise, components or
systems could be damaged.
Before changing a fuse
XPark the vehicle and apply the parking
brake.
XSwitch off all electrical consumers.XRemove the key from the ignition lock.
The fuses are located in various fuse boxes:
Rfuse box on the driver's side of the
dashboard
Rfuse box in the engine compartment on the
left-hand side of the vehicle, when viewed
in the direction of travel
Rfuse box in the trunk on the right when
viewed in the direction of travel
The fuse allocation chart is located in the
vehicle tool kit (Y page 287) in the stowage
compartment under the trunk floor.
Fuse box in the cockpit
! Do not use a pointed object such as a
screwdriver to open the cover in the
dashboard. You could damage the
dashboard or the cover.
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XTo open: pull out cover : slightly at the
bottom in the direction of arrow =.
XPull cover : outwards in the direction of
arrow ; and remove it.
XTo close: clip in cover : on the front of
the dashboard.
XFold cover : inwards until it engages.
Fuse box in the engine compartment
XMake sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off.
GRisk of injury
Make sure that the windshield wipers are
turned off and the key is pulled out of the
ignition lock before you open the cover of the
fuse box. Otherwise, the windshield wipers
and the wiper rods above the cover could be
set in motion. This could lead to you or others
being injured by the wiper rods.
XOpen the hood (Y page 272).XRemove any existing moisture from the
fuse box using a dry cloth.
XTake lines ; from the guides.XMove aside lines ;. Route the lines behind
connection = to do this.
XTo open: open clamps :.XRemove the fuse box cover forwards.XTo close: check whether the rubber seal is
lying correctly in the cover.
XInsert the cover at the rear of the fuse box
into the retainer.
XFold down the cover and close clamps :.XSecure lines ; in the guides.
! The cover must be seated properly,
otherwise moisture or dirt could impair the
function of the fuses.
XClose the hood (Y page 273).
Fuse box in the trunk
XOpen the trunk lid.
Coupe
XTo open: turn rotary catch : clockwise.XOpen cover ; downwards.
Cabriolet
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XTo open: raise trunk floor :
( Y page 254).XUsing tabs = push back floor covering with
slits ; and lift it up.302FusesRoadside Assistance
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The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the cooling
system against freezing down to around
-35 ‡ (-37 †).
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ (-45 †); otherwise, heat will
not be dissipated as effectively.
If the coolant level is too low, MB 326.0
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor should be
added. Have the cooling system checked for
leaks.
Windshield and headlamp cleaning
system
GWarning
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may
ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
XUse MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
MB SummerFit.XAt temperatures above freezing: add 1
part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water, e.g.
1.34 fl oz (40 ml) MB SummerFit to 1 gal
(4.0 l) of water.XAt temperatures below freezing: add 1
part MB SummerFit to 100 parts washer
fluid, e.g. 1.34 fl oz (40 ml) MB SummerFit
to 1 gal (4.0 l) of water.
Vehicle data
Vehicle data, E 350
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, E 350Vehicle lengthCoupe185.0 in (4698 mm)Cabriolet185.0 in (4698 mm)Vehicle width including exterior mirrorsCoupe79.8 in (2028 mm)Cabriolet79.4 in (2015 mm)Vehicle heightCoupe55.0 in (1397 mm)Cabriolet55.2 in (1402 mm)Wheel baseCoupe108.7 in (2760 mm)Cabriolet108.7 in (2760 mm)Front trackCoupe60.6 in (1538 mm)Cabriolet60.6 in (1538 mm)Rear trackCoupe60.8 in (1544 mm)Cabriolet60.8 in (1544 mm)Turning circleCoupe36.1 ft (11.0 m)Cabriolet36.1 ft (11.0 m)Vehicle weight, E 350Maximum roof
load, Coupe onlyMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb
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Vehicle data, E 550
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.Vehicle dimensions, E 550Vehicle lengthCoupe185.0 in (4698 mm)Cabriolet185.0 in (4698 mm)Vehicle width including exterior mirrorsCoupe79.8 in (2028 mm)Cabriolet79.4 in (2015 mm)Vehicle heightCoupe55.0 in (1397 mm)Cabriolet55.3 in (1403 mm)Wheel baseCoupe108.7 in (2760 mm)Cabriolet108.7 in (2760 mm)Front trackCoupe60.6 in (1538 mm)Cabriolet60.6 in (1538 mm)Rear trackCoupe60.8 in (1544 mm)Cabriolet60.8 in (1544 mm)Turning circleCoupe36.7 ft (11.2 m)Cabriolet36.1 ft (11.0 m)Vehicle weight, E 550Maximum roof
load, Coupe onlyMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb
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