R
using a rag, slowly turn the cap
approximately 1
/ 2 turn to relieve excess
pressure. If opened immediately, scalding
hot
fluid and steam will be blown out under
pressure.
R do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which
may burn if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts. X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level when the
vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine
has cooled down.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock ( Y page 151).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice
(Y page 151).
X Check the coolant temperature display in
the instrument cluster.
The coolant temperature must be below
158 ‡
(70 †).
X Turn the SmartKey to position
0 (Y page 151) in the ignition lock.
X Slowly turn cap : half a turn counter-
clockwise to allow excess pressure to
escape.
X Turn cap :
further counter-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar
= in the filler neck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank ;.
If the coolant level is approximately 0.6 in
(1.5 cm) above marker bar = in the fillerneck when warm, there is enough coolant
in coolant expansion tank
;.
X If necessary, add coolant that has been
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
X Replace cap :
and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 366).
Adding washer fluid to the windshield
washer system/headlamp cleaning
system G
WARNING
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. X
To open: pull cap : upwards by the tab.
X Add the premixed washer fluid.
X To close:
press cap : onto the filler neck
until it engages.
The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the
windshield
washer system and the headlamp
cleaning system.
Further information on windshield washer
fluid/antifreeze ( Y page 367). Engine compartment
297
Maintenance and care Z
Filling capacities
Missing values were not available at time of
going to print.
Model Capacity
E 350
BlueEFFICIENCY
E 350 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
Approx. 10.1 US qt
(9.6 l) E 550
BlueEFFICIENCY
i
Use MB 325.0 or MB 326.0 corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze. Windshield/headlamp cleaning
system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
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.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
! Do not add distilled or de-ionized water to
the washer fluid container. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only MB SummerFit and MB WinterFit
washer fluid should be mixed together. The
spray nozzles may otherwise become
blocked.
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB SummerFit. Add 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water.
At temperatures below freezing:
X
Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and windshield washer fluid, e.g.
MB WinterFit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside
temperature.
R Down to 14
‡ (Ò10 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit with 2 parts water.
R Down to Ò4 ‡ (Ò20 †): mix 1 part MB
WinterFit with 1 part water.
R Down to Ò20.2 ‡ (Ò29 †): mix 2 parts MB
WinterFit with 1 part water.
i Add windshield washer fluid, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round.
Filling capacities Model Capacity
E 350
BlueEFFICIENCY
E 350 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
3.7 US qt (3.5 l)
E 550
BlueEFFICIENCY
5.3 US qt (5.0 l)
Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
-Tires
- Load
- Condition of the suspension
- Optional equipment
R the vehicle length specified includes the
front license plate adapter. Vehicle data
367
Technical data Z
