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Index

Automatic transmission

Accelerator position

191

Automatic shift program

193

Emergency operation (Limp-Home

Mode)

199

Gear ranges

192

Gear selector lever

187

Gear selector lever control one-touch

gearshifting

194

Gear selector lever positions

189

Gear shifting malfunctions

199

Kickdown

191

Kickdown, manual shift program

199

Manual shift program E 63 AMG

197

Program mode selector switch

193

Shifting procedure

188

Starting engine

Steering wheel gearshift control

one-touch gearshifting
E 63 AMG

195

BabySmart

Airbag deactivation system

Self-test

Backrest

266

Folding rearward

267

Seat

Seat, multicontour*

131

Backup lamps

Messages in display

420

Replacing bulbs

442

Bar

358

BAS

Batteries, SmartKey

Checking battery condition

119

Replacing

440

Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Checking battery condition

119

Replacing

440

Batteries, Vehicle

Charging

465

Disconnecting

464

Installing

465

Jump starting

466

Messages in display

410

Reconnecting

465

Removing

464

Bead

358

Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps

Block heater* (Canada only)

364

Brake fluid

Checking

322

Messages in display

411

Brake lamp

Cleaning lenses

371

Replacing bulbs

442

Brake pads

Message in display

410

Brake-in recommendations

308

Brakes

310

High-performance brake system

(E 63 AMG only)

312

Warning lamp

381

Break-in period

308

Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
Button, In instrument cluster

California retail buyers and lessees, impor-

tant notice for

Can holder see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended

fuel/lubricants

486

Summary of Contents for 2007 E -Class Wagon

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Bild in der Gr e 215x70 mm einf gen Operator s Manual E Class Wagon Order No 6515 1187 13 Part No 211 584 09 97 USA Edition B 2007 E Class Wagon 2 1 1 5 8 4 0 9 9 7...

Page 2: ...E 350 4MATIC E 63 AMG...

Page 3: ...re and also the safety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your refer...

Page 4: ...c recording devices 19 At a glance 21 Exterior view 22 Cockpit 24 Instrument cluster 26 Multifunction steering wheel 28 Center console 29 Upper part 29 Lower part 30 Overhead control panel 31 Storage...

Page 5: ...the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 119 Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO 119 Opening the doors from the inside 120 Opening the tailgate 121 Closing the tailgate 123 Automatic cent...

Page 6: ...e Mode 199 Good visibility 200 Headlamp cleaning system 200 Rear view mirrors 200 Sun visors 203 Roller sunblind in the rear doors 204 Rear window defroster 204 Dual zone automatic climate control 206...

Page 7: ...in roller blind 275 Vehicles without a third seat bench E 63 AMG only storage space under the cargo compartment floor 277 Useful features 280 Storage compartments 280 Cup holders 282 Ashtrays 285 Ciga...

Page 8: ...ter driving 363 Winter tires 363 Block heater Canada only 364 Snow chains 364 Maintenance 365 Maintenance service indicator message 365 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display 367 Resetti...

Page 9: ...se box in passenger compartment 472 Fuse box in cargo compartment 472 Technical data 473 Parts service 474 Warranty coverage 475 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 475 Identification lab...

Page 10: ...for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such part...

Page 11: ...right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also described in th...

Page 12: ...retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc curs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehic...

Page 13: ...For additional information refer to the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance Pro gram brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio Change of address or ownership If you change your address be sure to se...

Page 14: ...leaded fuels will damage the catalysts gasoline may have a considerably low er octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Certain Mercedes Benz models are avail able for delivery in Europ...

Page 15: ...uipment installed in your vehi cle This section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle th...

Page 16: ...ou to follow A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple step procedure page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic This continuation symbol...

Page 17: ...nev er turn off the engine while driving Warning G Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires wheels for example when running over an obstacle road debris or a pothole may cause serious damag...

Page 18: ...nter to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction please discuss the problem with the Mercedes Benz Center management or if necessary conta...

Page 19: ...istration NHTSA in addition to notifying Mercedes Benz USA LLC If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it m...

Page 20: ...fter a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes with the consent of th...

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Page 22: ...21 At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Storage compartments Door control panel...

Page 23: ...22 At a glance Exterior view...

Page 24: ...and closing 120 Item Page 6 Towing eye bolt 470 General information 468 7 Rims and tires 480 Checking tire inflation pressure 341 Spare wheel 433 Flat tire 451 8 Front lamps 442 9 Hood opening 324 Eng...

Page 25: ...24 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 26: ...ntrol USA only 206 4 zone automatic climate control 222 8 Overhead control panel 31 9 Mobile phone Glasses box 280 a Glove box lid release glove box lock 280 b Glove box 280 c COMAND system see sepa r...

Page 27: ...26 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Page 28: ...RestraintSystem SRS indicator lamp 388 Antilock Brake System ABS indicator lamp 378 Seat belt telltale 386 B Low beam headlamp indicator lamp 56 A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 56 9 Main odometer...

Page 29: ...ing the submenu or setting the volume Press button up to increase down to decrease 3 Telephone Press button s to take a call to dial to redial t to end a call to reject an incoming call Item Page 4 Me...

Page 30: ...r bag off indicator lamp 79 81 4 Central unlocking switch 127 5 Electronic Stability Program ESP control switch 102 6 Seat heating front passen ger side 132 7 Seat ventilation front pas senger side 13...

Page 31: ...ever for automatic transmission 52 187 4 Adaptive Damping System ADS switch1 1 Only available on E 63 AMG 262 5 Vehicle level control switch1 265 Item Page 6 Thumbwheel for setting distance for Distro...

Page 32: ...g lamp on off 149 5 Tilt sliding sunroof 243 6 Tele Aid emergency call system button 295 7 Rear view mirror 200 Item Page 8 Front reading lamps 150 9 Garage door opener 300 a Hands free microphone for...

Page 33: ...32 At a glance Storage compartments 7...

Page 34: ...0 c Sun visor card clip d CD changer Item Page e Ashtray with cigarette lighter 286 f Mobile phone Glasses box 280 g Parcel net in front passenger footwell 282 h Storage compartment with cup holders t...

Page 35: ...43 3 Memory function for stor ing seat exterior mirror and steering wheel settings 138 4 Exterior rear view mirror ad justment 47 5 Switches for opening clos ing front and rear side win dows rear win...

Page 36: ...35 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Page 37: ...tton 4 Panic button page 96 Press unlock button on the SmartKey All turn signal lamps flash once An acoustic signal sounds once The locking knobs in the doors move up The anti theft alarm system is di...

Page 38: ...ehicle always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised ac cess to a...

Page 39: ...ad lamp indicator lamp high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated in the instrument cluster come on The indicator and warning lamps except low beam headlamp ind...

Page 40: ...ada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P Do not depress the brake pedal Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS GO start stop...

Page 41: ...ving see Lamps in instrument cluster page 378 For information on starting the engine us ing the KEYLESS GO start stop button see Starting with KEYLESS GO page 53 i If you now press the KEYLESS GO star...

Page 42: ...ide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and seat belts are properly positioned on the body Warning G Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your sea...

Page 43: ...perates with the BabySmartTM system in stalled in the vehicle to deactivate the front passenger front air bag when it is properly installed Otherwise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflate...

Page 44: ...tch up or down in direc tion of arrow 5 i The memory function page 138 lets you store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mi...

Page 45: ...aft adjustment To adjust the head restraint sides Pull or push sides 1 into desired posi tion To move the head restraint forward or backward Pull or push head restraint in direction of arrow 2 For mo...

Page 46: ...ot adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or the...

Page 47: ...switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 39 in position 1 Warning G You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy entry exit...

Page 48: ...the vehicle Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not al low the liquid to come into cont...

Page 49: ...ting exte rior rear view mirror parking position page 202 For more information see Rear view mir rors page 200 If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly...

Page 50: ...r of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt The air bags can only p...

Page 51: ...strained with a separate seat belt Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this...

Page 52: ...t belt for more than one person at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at the same time When using a seat belt to secure infant restraint or toddler restraint or childr...

Page 53: ...r switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts page 38 Warning G Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause un...

Page 54: ...o longer be turned in the switch In this case the steering is locked To unlock remove SmartKey from the starter switch and reinsert If the engine does not start as described carry out the following st...

Page 55: ...mp USA only or 3 Canada only in the instrument cluster goes out Warning G Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock up You could lose control of the v...

Page 56: ...a warning signal and the mes sage Release parking brake appears in the multifunction display when driving off you have forgotten to release the parking brake Release the parking brake page 62 Warning...

Page 57: ...cated on the left of the steering column Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Push the combination switch in direc tion of arrow 1 The high beam headlamps and the high beam headlamp indi...

Page 58: ...dry Dust that accumulates on a windshield might scratch the glass and or damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry windshield If it is necessary to operate the windshield wipers in dry weat...

Page 59: ...ombination switch to the next high er wiper speed have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center i When the windshield wipers are switched on and you brake the vehic...

Page 60: ...her fluid Switch on the ignition page 37 Activating intermittent wipe Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to position 3 Deactivating intermittent wipe Turn rear window wiper switch 1 to position 4 Wiping...

Page 61: ...0 C The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a safe location and turn off the engine Allow engine and coolant to cool off Check the coolant le...

Page 62: ...ves can come into contact with the hot exhaust system as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the vehicle drivetrain as a result...

Page 63: ...se an accident In addition the vehi cle s brake lights do not light up when the parking brake is engaged Make sure not to endanger any other road users when you en gage the parking brake Warning G Whe...

Page 64: ...d Warning G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se lector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous Also when parked on an incline position P alone may not prevent your vehi cle from mo...

Page 65: ...retracts fully so that the seat belt and or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism This can damage the seat belt and impair the effectiveness of the seat belt a...

Page 66: ...ntrols in detail section page 110 Locking with KEYLESS GO 1 Lock button After exiting the vehicle press lock button 1 on an outside door handle All turn signal lamps flash three times An acoustic sign...

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Page 68: ...67 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...

Page 69: ...g deactivation sys tem page 81 As independent systems their protective functions work in conjunction with each other The SRS system conducts a self test when the ignition is switched on and in regular...

Page 70: ...mes on during driving or does not come on at all the SRS self check has detected a malfunction For your safety we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately to ha...

Page 71: ...ed position with your back against the backrest Fasten your seat belt and make sure that it is prop erly positioned on your body Since the air bag inflates with considerable speed and force a proper s...

Page 72: ...is happens seri ous or fatal injury will result Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe injuries to you or other occupants If you sell your vehicle it is important that you make the...

Page 73: ...ir bags to provide their supplemental protec tion In case of other types of impacts and impacts be low air bag deployment thresholds air bags will not be deployed The driver and passenger will then be...

Page 74: ...instrument panel dashboard or on the seat Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat Air bag system components will be hot after an air bag has inflated Do not touch In addition improper...

Page 75: ...s a preset deploy ment threshold i The front air bags in this vehicle have been designed to inflate in two stages This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the rat...

Page 76: ...Occupant Classification System USA only The Occupant Classification System OCS automatically turns the front passenger front air bag on or off based on the classi fied occupant weight category determi...

Page 77: ...have the front passenger re position himself or herself in the seat until the 75 indicator lamp goes out or check whether objects are caught under or around the seat More information about air bag dis...

Page 78: ...er front air bag is activated and will be deployed in the event of certain frontal impacts if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold independently of the side impact air bags If the front passen...

Page 79: ...in the back seat If you must install a rear facing child re straint on the front passenger seat be cause circumstances require you to do so make sure that the 75 indicator lamp is illumi nated indica...

Page 80: ...at was occupied by a small individ ual such as a young teenager or a small adult or a child weighing more than the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint instances where...

Page 81: ...Do not move the front passenger seat backwards against stiff objects Sit properly belted in a nearly upright position with your back against the seat backrest Do not lean on the armrests or lift your...

Page 82: ...es on for approximately 6 seconds and then goes out If the 75 indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit the system is not functioning You must see an authorized Mercedes Benz Center bef...

Page 83: ...e you use the special system child seat Should the indicator lamp go out while the restraint is installed please check installa tion If the indicator lamp remains out do not use the BabySmartTM restra...

Page 84: ...this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause se rious or even fatal injuries T...

Page 85: ...deployment thresholds and in certain rollovers win dow curtain air bags and ETD Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm against your neck or off your shoul der In a frontal crash your body would...

Page 86: ...warning chime stops sounding the seat belt telltale stops flashing but continues to be illu minated After a vehicle standstill the warning chime is reactivated and the seat belt telltale is flashing a...

Page 87: ...ivated The PRE SAFE system detects a criti cal driving dynamics situation i The ETDs for the front seats will only acti vate if the front seat belts are fastened latch plate properly inserted into buc...

Page 88: ...sion sequence The active head restraints move forward whether the seat is occupied or not i If the closing procedure of the tilt sliding sunroof or door window is blocked the tilt slid ing sunroof or...

Page 89: ...while the vehicle is in motion Infant and child restraint seats and information on choosing an appropriate restraint system can be obtained from any Mercedes Benz Center Warning G For your protection...

Page 90: ...tories and all Canadian provinces Infants and small children should be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system properly secured in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions for...

Page 91: ...ined in the rear seating positions than in the front seat ing position Thus we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible Regardless of seating position children 12...

Page 92: ...front air bag is deactivated Should the light not illuminate or go out while the restraint is installed please check installation Periodically check the indi cator lamp while driving to make sure the...

Page 93: ...pant During an accident they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt A child s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured...

Page 94: ...ocated on the back side of the outer rear backrests and on the floor behind the rear center seat 1 Anchorage ring 2 Hook Fold up anchorage ring 1 Securely fasten hook 2 which is part of the tether str...

Page 95: ...tallation of a LATCH child seat with the matching mounting fit tings The anchors are located behind an uphol stery blend 1 Indicates the position of the anchors 2 Anchors Lift up upholstery blend to a...

Page 96: ...and left side anchors 2 An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to the child Damaged or impact damaged child seats or child se...

Page 97: ...two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized mo...

Page 98: ...S will re spond even to light brake pressure The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is run ning Warning G The following facto...

Page 99: ...e Practical hints section page 378 Warning G When the ABS is malfunctioning the BAS and the ESP are also switched off When the ABS is malfunctioning the wheels may lock during hard braking reducing st...

Page 100: ...es the grip of the brake pads Warning G If the BAS is malfunctioning the brake sys tem is still functioning normally but without the additional brake boost available that BAS would normally provide in...

Page 101: ...ogram ESP is operational as soon as the engine is run ning and monitors the vehicle s traction force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface and handling The ESP recognizes when a...

Page 102: ...nts including those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The ca pabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be e...

Page 103: ...Distronic the cruise control or Distronic switch off if currently activated The switch is located on the center con sole 1 ESP switch With the engine running press ESP switch 1 until the ESP warning...

Page 104: ...ng of a drive wheel for an ex tended period with the ESP switched off This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G The ESP shoul...

Page 105: ...g power to all four wheels Warning G When the ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously the ESP is switched off or is not operational due to a malfunction Vehicle stability in standard driving ma...

Page 106: ...rwise the transfer case can be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Because the ESP operates automatically the engine and the ignition must be shut off SmartKey in starte...

Page 107: ...stop button on the gear selector lever Anti theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens a door the tailgate the hood The alarm w...

Page 108: ...Press button or on the SmartKey With KEYLESS GO Pull an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be within 3 ft 1 m of the vehicle or Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 39 The S...

Page 109: ...108...

Page 110: ...s Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Dual zone automatic climate control 4 zone automatic climate control Power windows Power tilt slidin...

Page 111: ...and page 61 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a d...

Page 112: ...ce complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived inclu...

Page 113: ...ntral locking switch is not acti vated Global locking Press button With the tailgate and all doors closed All turn signal lamps flash three times An acoustic signal sounds three times The locking knob...

Page 114: ...times An acoustic signal sounds three times The locking knobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed Restoring to factory setting Press and hold buttons and simultaneously for abo...

Page 115: ...device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference re c...

Page 116: ...SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is positioned farther away from the vehi cle the system may no longer recog nize the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO The vehicle cannot be locked or the engine started via the KEYLE...

Page 117: ...ESS GO that is left inside the vehicle Possibility 1 One SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in the vehicle one SmartKey with KEYLESS GO outside the vehicle If you leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO behind when...

Page 118: ...imes An acoustic signal sounds three times The locking knobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed Selective setting If you frequently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the...

Page 119: ...ng knobs in the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed Restoring to factory setting Press and hold buttons and simultaneously for about 5 seconds un til battery check lamp 5 page 114 fla...

Page 120: ...of the SmartKey SmartKey with KEYLESS GO or the me chanical key immediately to your car insurance company Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary Your authorized Mercedes Benz Center will be gl...

Page 121: ...s previously been locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS GO opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti theft alarm system To cancel the alarm do one of the following Press button or on the Smar...

Page 122: ...ote tailgate opening switch Pull and hold remote tailgate release switch 1 until the tailgate is completely open opened to its full extent or the tailgate has reached the desired opening angle Warning...

Page 123: ...ng tailgate upward The tailgate swings open upwards as long as you pull and hold the remote tailgate release switch Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance To stop the opening proce du...

Page 124: ...n acoustic signal sounds once The opening height of the tailgate is limited When you now open the tailgate it will stop at the limited height position Deactivating Press the tailgate closing switch pa...

Page 125: ...Key with KEYLESS GO is recognized inside the vehicle or in the cargo compartment The vehicle is only locked when the turn signals flash three times If you are carrying a second SmartKey with KEYLESS G...

Page 126: ...ecially careful when small children are around To stop the clos ing procedure do one of the following press button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO press or pull the tailgate opening switch...

Page 127: ...and the tailgate automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more The locking knobs in the doors move down You c...

Page 128: ...Key with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised ac cess...

Page 129: ...d neck in the event of an accident or similar situation Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intend ed to help reduce injuries during an acci dent i Adjust the...

Page 130: ...to position Head restraint height rear outer seats only 1 Release button Raising Manually adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward If the head restraint is fully retracted push rel...

Page 131: ...upright page 129 Pull head restraint to its highest position Push release button 1 and pull out head restraint Installing rear seat head restraints Insert head restraint and push it down until it enga...

Page 132: ...d with switches on the right side of the seat on the driver side or the left side of the seat on the passenger side 1 Backrest side bolster 2 Backrest center 3 Backrest bottom 4 Seat cushion depth Swi...

Page 133: ...ntil all in dicator lamps go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on highest level The seat heating automatically switches to level 2 after approxi mately 5 minutes 2 Two indicator lamps on The seat heat...

Page 134: ...n 1 repeatedly until all in dicator lamps go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on highest level 2 Two indicator lamps on 1 One indicator lamp on lowest level off No indicator lamp on i The seat ventil...

Page 135: ...ng position Only drive when the head restraints for the folding bench seat have been properly ad justed The head restraints should be adjust ed so that the back of the head is supported at approximate...

Page 136: ...age 134 and fold seat cushion for the folding bench seat into sitting position Press seat cushion as far down as it will go The backrest will then also engage properly Fold head restraints into uprigh...

Page 137: ...o original position 4 until it engages Folding back folding bench seat 1 Tab 2 Backrest Pull seat cushion upward using tab 1 and fold it back into original position until it engages 1 Release knob Pre...

Page 138: ...rols in detail Seats 1 Release catch 2 Backrest Press release catch 1 and push head restraints as far in as they will go Fold seat backrest 2 of folding bench seat back into original position until it...

Page 139: ...uld be seated in a properly se cured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan dards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210 2 With the memo...

Page 140: ...e settings are stored at the select ed position Recalling positions from memory Press and hold memory position button 1 2 or 3 page 139 until the seat steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors hav...

Page 141: ...terior rear view mirror button 2 Passenger side exterior rear view mir ror button 3 Adjustment button 4 Memory button M Stop the vehicle Switch on the ignition page 37 Press button 2 The passenger sid...

Page 142: ...e Bi Xenon headlamps monitor your steering angle and driving speed then automati cally shift their beams to either side to better fol low the curvature of the road ahead increasing usable illumination...

Page 143: ...driver s door In addition the message Switch off lights appears in the multifunction display Switch off the headlamps Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U the headlamps may switch off un...

Page 144: ...witch off with a 3 minute delay When the engine is running and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C the parking lamps and the side marker lamps switch on addi tionally turn the exterior lam...

Page 145: ...M you cannot switch on the high beam headlamps The high beam flasher is available at all times For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch in position B or U to permit activa tion of the high...

Page 146: ...in the exterior lamp switch goes out Rear fog lamp driver s side only Switch on the low beam headlamps B page 141 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to sec ond stop The front fog lamps and the rear fog...

Page 147: ...osition U page 141 or the daytime running lamp mode activated page 143 Driving forward Switching on corner illuminating front fog lamps Switch on the left or right turn signal page 56 depending on whe...

Page 148: ...ector lever in position R The front fog lamp opposite to your steering direction comes on Switching off corner illuminating front fog lamps Place the gear selector lever out of position R The respecti...

Page 149: ...t of the center console 1 Hazard warning flasher switch Switching on hazard warning flasher Press the hazard warning flasher switch 1 All turn signals are flashing Switching off hazard warning flasher...

Page 150: ...door open the tailgate Activating automatic control Press switch 2 The interior lighting switches on in darkness when you unlock the vehicle remove the SmartKey from the starter switch open a door op...

Page 151: ...ror Press front reading lamp switch 1 or 4 page 149 to switch on the desired front reading lamp Press front reading lamp switch 1 or 4 again to switch off the respective front reading lamp Ambient lig...

Page 152: ...s For better orientation in the dark the cor responding door entry lamps will switch on in the darkness when you open a door and the automatic control is activated The door entry lamps will switch off...

Page 153: ...mination will brighten To dim illumination Turn the reset button 1 in the instru ment cluster counterclockwise The instrument cluster illumination will dim Warning G No messages will be displayed if e...

Page 154: ...overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the engine hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Turn off the engine get out of the vehicle...

Page 155: ...displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed A delay also occurs...

Page 156: ...ip odometer 3 Automatic transmission program mode 4 Main odometer 5 Current gear selector lever position Above illustration shows the standard dis play For more information on menus displayed in the m...

Page 157: ...each containing a number of functions or sub menus The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu radio or CD op erations under AUDIO for example These functions serve to call up re...

Page 158: ...k or j re peatedly you will pass through each function display one after the other in the current menu In the Settings menu instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and...

Page 159: ...158 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus...

Page 160: ...age 161 page 161 page 165 page 167 page 167 Commands submenus Digital speedometer Engine oil temperature Selecting radio station Show route guidance in structions current direc tion traveled Calling u...

Page 161: ...Fuel consumption statis tics since start Loading phone book Instrument cluster sub menu Fuel consumption statis tics since the last reset Searching for name in phone book Time Date submenu Resetting f...

Page 162: ...Gear indicator 2 Engine oil temperature Use buttons k or j to select the fol lowing functions in the AMG menu Function Page Calling up digital speedometer 161 Calling up maintenance service indicator...

Page 163: ...ton j repeatedly until you see the RACETIMER 1 Gear indicator 2 RACETIMER 3 Lap Starting the RACETIMER Press button The timer starts Warning G The RACETIMER feature is only for use on roads and in con...

Page 164: ...ds The intermediate time shown will be saved as a lap time The RACETIMER begins timing the new lap The new lap begins to be timed as soon as the intermediate time is called up 1 Gear indicator 2 RACET...

Page 165: ...ll distance driven 5 Average speed Lap analysis Press button or repeatedly until you see the AMG menu Press button j repeatedly until you see the lap analysis 1 Lap number 2 Lap time 3 Maximum speed 4...

Page 166: ...and setting 2 Station frequency Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired station is found Selecting satellite radio station USA only The satellite radio is treated as a radio ap plication Sele...

Page 167: ...red track is selected i Additional optional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to satellite radio service pro vider are required for satellite radio operation Contact an authorized Mercedes...

Page 168: ...ease refer to the COMAND manual for in structions on how to activate the route guidance system Distronic menu Use the Distronic menu to display the current settings for your Distronic system What info...

Page 169: ...pears if there are any messages stored Press button or repeatedly until the vehicle status message mem ory appears in the multifunction dis play If the vehicle status message memory menu does not appe...

Page 170: ...reappear in the multifunc tion display when the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 0 or removed from the starter switch Settings menu In the Settings menu there are two func tions T...

Page 171: ...ed by hierarchy Scroll down with button scroll up with button With the selection marker on the desired submenu use the button j to access the individual functions within that sub menu Once within the...

Page 172: ...only Setting automatic locking Activating easy entry exit feature Selecting language Setting the time hours Setting locator lighting Limiting opening height of tailgate Setting parking position for ex...

Page 173: ...The selection marker is on the current setting Press button or to set speedometer unit to km or miles Selecting language Move the selection marker with button or to the Instr cluster submenu Press but...

Page 174: ...s on the current setting Press button or to select the status line to Speed or Outside temp Selecting display speed display or out side temperature for basic display Move the selection marker with but...

Page 175: ...r is on the current setting Press button or to select the desired setting Setting the time hours This function can only be seen when time synchronization is switched off Move the selection marker with...

Page 176: ...et the minutes Confirm by pressing reset button page 152 Setting the date month Move the selection marker with button or to the Time Date submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Set d...

Page 177: ...Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only Move the selection marker with button or to the Lighting submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Headlamp mode ap pears in the multifunctio...

Page 178: ...ill switch on during darkness when the vehi cle is unlocked using button on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps Front fog lamps The...

Page 179: ...rker is on the current setting Press button or to select the desired brightness of the ambient lighting The setting 1 represents the darkest level and setting 5 the brightest level The ambient light i...

Page 180: ...and back to position 0 The delayed shut off feature is deacti vated It will reactivate as soon as you reinsert the SmartKey in the starter switch Vehicles with KEYLESS GO Press the KEYLESS GO start s...

Page 181: ...ection marker is on the current setting Press button or to switch Automatic door locking On or Off Limiting opening height of tailgate Use this function to activate or deactivate the limiting opening...

Page 182: ...ture Use this function to activate and deacti vate the easy entry exit feature page 46 Function Page Activating easy entry exit fea ture 181 Setting parking position for exte rior rear view mirror1 1...

Page 183: ...may not be equipped with this function Use the Mirror adjust parking aid function to select whether the passenger side exterior rear view mirror should be turned downward during parking maneu vers wh...

Page 184: ...peatedly until you see the first function of the trip computer menu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Since reset appears in the multifunction display 1 Distance driven since last reset...

Page 185: ...menu i If only very little fuel is left in the tank a ve hicle at the fuel pump is shown instead of the range Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driv...

Page 186: ...found a network READY appears in the multi function display This standby message indicates that your telephone is ready for use and you can op erate it using the control system Answering a call When...

Page 187: ...he selected phone number If the connection is successful the name of the party you are calling and the duration of the call will ap pear in the multifunction display If no connection is made the con t...

Page 188: ...er console Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position i During the brief warm up transmission upshifting is delayed This allows the catalyti...

Page 189: ...by limiting the gear range changing gears manually Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed...

Page 190: ...ake when the vehicle is parked Rather the driver should always set the parking brake in addition to placing the gear selector lever in park position P to secure the vehicle Effect The SmartKey can onl...

Page 191: ...cle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in park position P is dangerous Also park position P alone is not intended to or capa ble of preventing your vehicle from moving possibly hitting peo...

Page 192: ...nsmission shifts up again Stopping When you stop briefly e g at traffic lights Leave the transmission in gear Hold the vehicle with the brake When you stop for a longer period of time with the engine...

Page 193: ...earshift paddle on the steering wheel gearshift control The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display 1 Current gear range Effect The transmission shifts through sixth gear only applies...

Page 194: ...itch E 63 AMG only M Manual For manual gear shifting page 197 C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving The selected program mode appears in the multifunction display 1 Current program...

Page 195: ...tion of the gear selector lever when driving in the automatic program mode C or S Limiting gear range Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D direction The transmission will shift t...

Page 196: ...ver in drive position D and driving in program mode C or S you can limit or extend the gear range If your vehicle is equipped with manual shift program M you can use the steering wheel gearshift contr...

Page 197: ...89 The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D Shifting into optimal gear range Pull and hold left shift paddle 1 The transmission will automatically select the ge...

Page 198: ...o the manual program mode M Automatic shifting is switched off The gear range is not limited You can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is in drive position D You can upshift or do...

Page 199: ...e next higher gear The fuel supply will otherwise be inter rupted to prevent the engine from over revving Downshifting Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D direction or Briefly p...

Page 200: ...ergency operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration becomes less re sponsive or sluggish or the transmission no longer shifts the transmission is most likely operating in limp home emergency oper...

Page 201: ...nformation on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors page 47 Auto dimming mirrors The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirror on the driver s side and the interior rear view mirror w...

Page 202: ...electrolyte may escape from the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not al low the liquid to come into contact with eyes skin clothing or respiratory sys...

Page 203: ...ubmenu page 182 Make sure the Mirror adjust park ing aid function in the Convenience submenu of the control system is switched to On Make sure you have stored a parking position for the passenger side...

Page 204: ...gh a side window Disengage sun visor 5 from mounting 7 Pivot sun visor 5 to the side Adjust the sun visor 5 by pushing or pulling in direction of the arrows Warning G Do not use the vanity mirror whil...

Page 205: ...lly deactivated after approximately 6 to 17 minutes of operation depending on the outside temperature Switch on the ignition page 37 Activating Press button 1 page 208 or page 224 or button F page 209...

Page 206: ...ff too soon and the indicator lamp starts flashing this means that too many electrical consumers are operating simultaneously and there is insuffi cient voltage in the battery The system re sponds aut...

Page 207: ...206 Controls in detail Dual zone automatic climate control only available on E 350 4MATIC...

Page 208: ...air volume control for right center air vent 6 Right side defroster air vent fixed 7 Right side air vent adjustable 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side air vent 9 Climate control panel...

Page 209: ...s side 2 Front defroster 3 Increasing air volume 4 Display 5 Air distribution 6 Rear window defroster 7 Temperature control passenger side 8 MAX COOL on off 9 AC cooling on off a Climate control on of...

Page 210: ...ide 2 Front defroster 3 Increasing air volume 4 Display 5 Air distribution 6 Rear window defroster 7 Temperature control passenger side 8 Residual heat ventilation 9 AC cooling on off a Climate contro...

Page 211: ...e area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance be tween unprotected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribu tion control page 208 to direct the air to air vents...

Page 212: ...ust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compart ment The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically Warning G When the climate control is switched off the outside air...

Page 213: ...controlled ac cording to the desired position Auto matic air volume remains switched on Setting the temperature Use temperature controls 1 and 7 page 208 or page 209 to separate ly adjust the air temp...

Page 214: ...ng to the desired setting Opening the cockpit air vent Canada only and center air vents Turn thumbwheels 1 and 5 page 206 upward The cockpit air vent 3 and the center air vents 2 and 4 are open Symbol...

Page 215: ...volume Nine blower speeds are available Press button to decrease or Q to increase air volume page 208 or page 209 to the desired level The AUTO indicator for air volume in the display 4 page 208 or p...

Page 216: ...ode is switched off Deactivating Press button 0 or P page 208 or page 209 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Defrosting is turned off The previous settings are once again in effect Windsh...

Page 217: ...s in the display 4 page 208 The previous settings are once again in effect Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outsid...

Page 218: ...circulation mode will not switch on automatically i The air recirculation mode is deactivated au tomatically after 5 minutes if the outside temperature is below approximately 41 F 5 C after 5 minutes...

Page 219: ...is deactivated Air conditioning The cooling function only operational when the engine is running cools the vehi cle interior down to the selected tempera ture The cooling function also dehumidifies th...

Page 220: ...and ventilation Canada only With the engine switched off it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interior for up to 30 minutes This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the...

Page 221: ...e air vents for the rear passenger compartment are located in the rear center console 1 Left center air vent adjustable 2 Right center air vent adjustable 3 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right...

Page 222: ...center air vent 1 or right center air vent 2 to the left right up or down The air flow is directed in the corre sponding direction Adjusting air volume Turn thumbwheel 3 or 4 up or down The air volum...

Page 223: ...222 Controls in detail 4 zone automatic climate control only available on E 63 AMG...

Page 224: ...ent 6 Right side defroster air vent fixed 7 Right side air vent adjustable 8 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side air vent 9 Climate control panel a Thumbwheel for air volume control for l...

Page 225: ...ker switch passenger side 6 Rear window defroster 7 Air distribution passenger side 8 Air distribution and air volume passenger side automatic manual 9 AC cooling on off a Rear air conditioning remote...

Page 226: ...switch passenger side 6 Rear window defroster 7 Air distribution passenger side 8 Air distribution and air volume passenger side automatic manual 9 AC cooling on off a Rear air conditioning remote co...

Page 227: ...to the angle and intensity of the sun s rays the outside tem perature and the selected temperature You can operate the climate control sys tem in either the automatic or manual mode Warning G When ope...

Page 228: ...and others i Severe conditions e g strong air pollution may require replacement of the filter before its scheduled interval A clogged filter will reduce the air volume to the interior If the vehicle i...

Page 229: ...air tempera ture on each side of the passenger compartment The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically i To switch the system on you can also press another button with the except...

Page 230: ...ge 224 or page 225 to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small incre ments preferably starting at 72 F...

Page 231: ...only and center air vents Turn thumbwheels 1 and 5 page 222 upward The cockpit air vent 3 and the center air vents 2 and 4 are open Closing the cockpit air vent Canada only and center air vents Turn t...

Page 232: ...up You can also defog the windshield and the windows Activating Press button 0 or P page 224 or page 225 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Display 4 page 224 or page 225 is cleared The air con...

Page 233: ...windows and tilt sliding sunroof or tilt sliding panel are closed Activating Press button e page 224 MAX COOL appears in the display 4 page 224 The air conditioning switches automatically to the follo...

Page 234: ...the air recirculationmodeimmediately should clear interior window fogging If interior window fogging persists make sure the air conditioning page 235 is activated or press button P or 0 i The air reci...

Page 235: ...utton goes out The air re circulation mode is deactivated Warning G Never operate the windows and tilt sliding sunroof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the opening or closing pro...

Page 236: ...e air in the vehicle will then no longer be cooled or dehumidified Press button 2 page 224 or page 225 The indicator lamp on the button goes out Activating Moist air can fog up the windows You can deh...

Page 237: ...t the air conditioning is losing refrigerant The compressor has turned it self off Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center i If you switch on the residual heat...

Page 238: ...control will adjust to the set temperature as fast as possible 1 Temperature left 2 Temperature right Adjust the temperature to the desired setting for each side of the passenger compartment using the...

Page 239: ...el You can adjust the temperature for the rear climate control from the front climate control panel Press button 5 or page 224 or page 225 The display switches over 1 Rear climate control display Set...

Page 240: ...reversal function will stop the window and open it slightly If the window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are closing the window by pulling and holding the...

Page 241: ...closes com pletely If the upward movement of the window is blocked during the closing procedure the window will stop and open slightly i Operating the windows from the rear is not possible if you act...

Page 242: ...ening feature If the weather is warm you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simulta neously opening the windows opening the tilt sliding sunroof turning on the seat ventilation for the dr...

Page 243: ...pletely closed Release button to interrupt pro cedure Vehicles with KEYLESS GO Press and hold the lock button on an outside door handle page 65 until the windows and the tilt sliding sun roof are comp...

Page 244: ...Warning G When closing the tilt sliding sunroof make sure there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure The opening closing procedure of the tilt sliding sunroof can be immediate...

Page 245: ...cts with sharp edges which can stick out of the tilt sliding sunroof Do not open the tilt sliding sunroof if there is snow or ice on the roof as this could result in malfunctions The tilt sliding sunr...

Page 246: ...smoothly Remove the respective fuse from the main fuse box page 472 Reinsert the fuse in the main fuse box Switch on the ignition page 37 Move and hold the sunroof switch in di rection of arrow 3 unti...

Page 247: ...e cruise control lever is the uppermost lever on the left hand side of the steering column page 24 Warning G The cruise control is a convenience system designed to assist the driver during vehicle ope...

Page 248: ...led The last speed set is stored for later use or Briefly push the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 3 page 247 The cruise control is canceled The last speed set is stored for later use Warni...

Page 249: ...this case the segments in the multifunc tion display page 252 go out and no warning sounds the vehicle speed is below 20 mph 30 km h the ESP is in operation or switched off with the ESP switch page 1...

Page 250: ...oad conditions per mit Possible acceleration or deceleration differences arising from returning to the pre set speed could cause an accident and or serious injury to you and others Warning G Distronic...

Page 251: ...bject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation of the...

Page 252: ...or not Distronic is activated Use of Distronic can be dangerous on wind ing roads or in heavy traffic because condi tions do not allow safe driving at a steady speed Distronic will not react to statio...

Page 253: ...a dan ger of collision The distance warning lamp l in the instrument cluster comes on red An intermittent warning sounds Immediately brake the vehicle to avoid a collision Under no circumstances shou...

Page 254: ...ntly to maintain the preset following distance which creates a danger of a collision Immediately brake the vehicle to increase the distance to the vehicle in front of you The warning sound is intended...

Page 255: ...ction Distronic activated If you turn Distronic on you will see the set speed in the multifunction display for about 5 seconds When Distronic is activated you will see the following display in the mul...

Page 256: ...ed is set Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Setting a higher speed Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di rection of arrow 1 page 254 to in crease vehicle speed in increments of 5 mph Ca...

Page 257: ...di rection of arrow 4 page 254 Setting to last stored speed Resume function Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di rection of arrow 4 page 254 Distronic is activated and set to the last stored sp...

Page 258: ...s Using this time setting and the current speed of your vehicle Distronic calculates and sets the required following distance to the vehi cle ahead The set distance will be shown in the multifunction...

Page 259: ...e issued you must brake manually to maintain a safe distance and avoid a collision with the vehicle ahead When pressing the brake pedal the warn ing sound ceases The warning sound will also cease when...

Page 260: ...directly ahead of it in the same travel direction is detected e g fol lowing another vehicle ahead of you at a dis tance set by Distronic This means that Your vehicle can pass another vehicle after y...

Page 261: ...ronic system sensor cover page 372 Turns and bends In turns or bends Distronic may not detect a moving vehicle in front or it may detect one too soon This may cause your vehicle to brake late or unexp...

Page 262: ...et been detected by Distronic There will be insufficient distance to the vehicles ahead Airmatic DC Dual Control only available on E 63 AMG Airmatic automatically selects the opti mum suspension tunin...

Page 263: ...hts can be selected Normal Raised The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or lowered according to the selected level setting and to the vehicle speed At a speed exceeding approximately 68 mph 110 km...

Page 264: ...tions Oth erwise handling may be impaired fuel consumption may increase i These height adjustments are so small that you may not notice any change Warning G To help avoid personal injury keep hands an...

Page 265: ...ease over normal Automatic lowering Normal Lamp off Comfort For driving on normal roads None Max approx 0 4 in 10 mm Normal Lamp off Sport 1 or 2 For driving on normal roads None Max approx 0 6 in 15...

Page 266: ...he vehicle to normal level When raised level is set indicator lamp 2 in the button comes on When normal level is set indicator lamp 2 in the button goes out i At a speed of approximately above 75 mph...

Page 267: ...ld the seat cushions fully forward Unless you are transporting cargo the back rests must remain properly locked in the up right position In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose i...

Page 268: ...gages Warning G Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied or the ex tended cargo compartment is not in use Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the ba...

Page 269: ...Fold right seat backrest to the rear until it engages The seat backrests are now in the alter native position Expanding the cargo compartment Removing the rear seat cushions will pro vide you with a...

Page 270: ...ly on the load dis tribution It is therefore recommended to load the vehicle according to the illustra tions shown with the heaviest items being placed towards the front of the vehicle Always place it...

Page 271: ...own rings and fastening materials appropriate for the weight and size of the load In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle and can c...

Page 272: ...in place These engaging points are located 2 inches apart from one another on the cargo rail and are indicated by markings Turn mounting element 2 to L Insert mounting element 2 in cargo rail 1 Turn m...

Page 273: ...til it en gages in the position You should be able to feel the mounting element engage in the cargo rail Belt reel 1 Belt reel 2 Mounting element 3 Locking button Warning G The cargo tie down rings sh...

Page 274: ...between the cargo net and the side wall of the cargo compart ment Press locking button 3 on belt reel With the other hand slowly pull net over load until it is taut Telescoping rod 1 Telescoping rod...

Page 275: ...using the storage box in the cargo compartment the backrests of the seats in front of it must be completely en gaged to the rear and the twin roller blind must be installed Do not exceed the storage b...

Page 276: ...It is located on the seat backrest of the rear bench seat Cargo net 1 Cargo net 2 Mountings for cargo net Pull cargo net 1 up and hook it onto mountings 2 Warning G The cargo net cannot hold back hea...

Page 277: ...ompartment cover 2 slightly towards the rear and lower it Slowly guide cargo compartment cover 2 back until it stops Pulling out the cargo compartment cov er Pull out cargo compartment cover 2 towards...

Page 278: ...3 to swing front cargo compartment floor 1 or rear cargo compartment floor 2 up until it is in a vertical position 2 Rear cargo compartment floor 4 Locking in place 5 Hooks 6 Pneumatic spring Press r...

Page 279: ...nt floor 3 Retainer 4 Moving out 5 Pneumatic spring 6 Release catch Open rear cargo compartment floor 2 page 277 Slide release catch 6 upward and re move pneumatic spring 5 from bolt by moving it to t...

Page 280: ...right and press left side of crossbar 4 upward Pull crossbar 4 to the left away from the guide tab and remove it 1 Front cargo compartment floor 4 Crossbar 6 Retainer Store crossbar 4 in a suitable p...

Page 281: ...ompart ment It extends automatically Warning G To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or sudden maneuver exercise care when storing objects in the vehicle Put lug gage or cargo in the cargo...

Page 282: ...therwise the Occupant Classification System OCS page 75 may not be able to properly approximate the occupant weight category The ruffled storage bag is intended for stor ing light weight items only He...

Page 283: ...The parcel net cannot protect transported goods in the event of an accident Warning G In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and or vehicle equip ment only use containers that...

Page 284: ...k Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose during braking vehi cle maneuvers or in an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior Ob jects thrown around in the vehic...

Page 285: ...t cup holder Move both locking pins 3 in direction of arrows Rear cup holder Briefly press the front of the rear arm rest The cup holder extends automatically Make sure that the cup holder is correctl...

Page 286: ...ray insert Secure vehicle from movement by set ting the parking brake Move the gear selector lever to position N Now you have more room to take out the insert Push sliding button 2 to the right and ho...

Page 287: ...in Cigarette lighter Warning G Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter they are extremely hot Hold the knob only Make sure that any children traveling with you do not injure themselves...

Page 288: ...Keep in mind however that connecting accessories to the lighter socket for example extensive con necting and disconnecting or using plugs that do not fit properly can damage the lighter socket With t...

Page 289: ...ff Indicator lamp 3 goes out For information on steering wheel see Multifunction steering wheel page 156 i The steering wheel heating is temporarily suspended while indicator lamp 3 remains on when th...

Page 290: ...remove the floormat more easi ly move the driver s seat or front passenger seat as far to the rear as possible page 43 Warning G Whenever you are using floormats make sure there is enough clearance a...

Page 291: ...at you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a tele phone call If you choose to use the telephone1 while driving please use the hands free device and only use the telephone wh...

Page 292: ...osition of the SmartKey in the starter switch The charge procedure will be indicated in the mobile phone s display You can place or receive phone calls You can control other functions of the mobile ph...

Page 293: ...one cradle Insert mobile phone cradle 3 into recesses 2 of contact plate 1 Push mobile phone cradle 3 forward until it engages Tele Aid Shortly after the completion of your ac quaintance call you will...

Page 294: ...he Information button depend ing on the type of response required System self check Initially after switching on the ignition malfunctions are detected and indicated the indicator lamps in the SOS but...

Page 295: ...emergency such as the location of the ve hicle determined by the GPS satellite loca tion system vehicle model identification number and color are generated A voice connection between the Response Cen...

Page 296: ...ency call is concluded Wait for a voice connection to the Re sponse Center Close cover after the emergency call is concluded i Location of the vehicle on a map is only pos sible if the vehicle is able...

Page 297: ...f the need for assistance The Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified Mercedes Benz technician or arrange to tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized Mercedes B...

Page 298: ...ww mbusa com and use your ID and password sent to you sep arately to learn more USA only i The indicator lamp on the Roadside Assis tance button remains illuminated in red for approximately 10 seconds...

Page 299: ...ked or contact the Response Center at 1 800 756 9018 in the USA or 1 888 923 8367 in Canada as soon as possi ble i The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until the call is concluded Calls...

Page 300: ...umbered inci dent report Pass this number on to the Mercedes BenzResponse Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service The Response Center will then attempt to cove...

Page 301: ...tter button Needed for programming not part of vehi cle equipment 5 Hand held remote control of ga rage door opener gate operator or other device 6 Hand held remote control but ton Warning G Before pr...

Page 302: ...h step 3 Step 3 Hold the end of hand held remote control 5 of the device you wish to train approximately 2 to 5 in 5 to12 cm away from the signal trans mitter button 2 3 or 4 to be pro grammed while k...

Page 303: ...er motor head unit Exact location and color of the button may vary by garage door opener brand Depending on manufacturer the training button may also be referred to as learn or smart button If there i...

Page 304: ...remote control button 6 as follows Press and hold button 6 for 2 seconds then release it for 2 seconds and again press and hold it for 2 seconds Repeat this se quence on the hand held remote con trol...

Page 305: ...e control 5 This will increase the likeli hood of the hand held remote control sending a faster and more accurate sig nal to the integrated remote control While performing step 3 hold hand held remote...

Page 306: ...ed operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subje...

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Page 308: ...307 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Page 309: ...not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever Select positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving Select C as the preferred...

Page 310: ...s also increased by driving in cold weather in stop and go traffic on short trips and in hilly area Drinking and driving Pedals Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very...

Page 311: ...he first braking action may be somewhat reduced and increased pedal pressure may be necessary to obtain expected braking ef fect Maintain a safe distance from vehicles in front Resting your foot on th...

Page 312: ...vice work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes Benz After...

Page 313: ...e until the oper ating temperature has been reached Warning G New vehicle brake pads and discs and replacement brake pads and discs may take several hundred miles of driving until they provide optimum...

Page 314: ...ke pedal Firmly depress parking brake pedal Move the gear selector lever to position P Slowly release brake pedal When parked on an incline turn front wheel towards the road curb Turn the SmartKey in...

Page 315: ...e outside temperatures are close to the freezing point Warning G Although the applicable federal motor vehi cle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI be come visible...

Page 316: ...th increased top speed 186 mph 300 km h The factory equipped tires on your vehicle may have a tire speed rating above the maximum speed permitted by the elec tronic speed limiter Make sure your tires...

Page 317: ...braking effect Depressing the brake pedal periodically when traveling at length on salt strewn roads can bring road salt impaired braking efficiency back to normal If the vehicle is parked after bein...

Page 318: ...In dicated temperatures just above the freez ing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown depth Before driving through water...

Page 319: ...forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle safely Only operate the COMAND Cockpit Man agement and Data System radio or tele phone1 if road weather and traffic conditions permit...

Page 320: ...requirements For details refer to the Maintenance Booklet Warning G As with any vehicle do not idle park or op erate this vehicle in areas where combusti ble materials such as grass hay or leaves can...

Page 321: ...ge which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning G Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You...

Page 322: ...flap To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air fully insert filler nozzle unit Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out do not top off or over fill Warning G Gasoline is hig...

Page 323: ...tion indi cator lamp USA only or the malfunction indicator lamp Canada only to illuminate For more information see also Practical hints page 382 i Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum Pos...

Page 324: ...ts lubricants etc page 486 Engine oil level For more information on engine oil level see Engine oil page 326 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bul...

Page 325: ...when the engine is turned off Parts of the engine can become very hot To prevent burns let the engine cool off com pletely before touching any components on the vehicle Comply with all relevant safety...

Page 326: ...tor grille Pull handle 2 to its stop out of radia tor grille Lift bottom of hood at edge of radiator grille The hood will be automatically held open at shoulder height by gas filled struts To avoid da...

Page 327: ...he engine at operating tempera ture the vehicle must have been sta tionary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off with the engine not at operating tem perature yet the vehicle must have bee...

Page 328: ...t E 63 AMG The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2 1 US qt 2 0 l E 63 AMG The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipsti...

Page 329: ...1 back on filler neck For more information on engine oil see the Technical data section page 486 and page 489 Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked If you n...

Page 330: ...igher Add coolant as required Replace and tighten cap 2 For more information on coolant see the Technical data section page 491 Warning G In order to avoid any potentially serious burns Use extreme ca...

Page 331: ...Center about steps you need to observe Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states requir...

Page 332: ...in a suitable container Use the tab to pull cap 1 upwards Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water or commercially available premixed wind shield washer solvent antifreeze...

Page 333: ...ndividual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Warning G Replace rims or tires with the same designa tion manufacturer and type as s...

Page 334: ...conditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replac...

Page 335: ...ears as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visib...

Page 336: ...he certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehi cle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of t...

Page 337: ...showing the seating capacity information is located on the driver s door B pillar page 335 1 Seating capacity information on the Tire and Loading Information placard Warning G Do not overload the tir...

Page 338: ...lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lbs Step 5 Determine the combined weight of lugga...

Page 339: ...upants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit from placard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 5 front 2 rear 3 Occupa...

Page 340: ...Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximum permissible weight limits GVWR an...

Page 341: ...e and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures The Tire and Loading Information placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for maximum loaded vehicle...

Page 342: ...mately 1 5 psi 0 1 bar per 18 F 10 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire inflation pressure where the temperature is different from the outside temperature Checking tire in...

Page 343: ...r or with a delay if snow chains are mounted to the vehicle in winter road conditions prevail in presence of ice and snow if you are driving on a loose surface e g sand or gravel if you are driving in...

Page 344: ...n cold and set to the recommended tire inflation pressure as specified in the vehicle placard and owner s manual i The recommended tire inflation pressures for your vehicle can be found on the tire pl...

Page 345: ...a certain learning phase the Run Flat Indicator checks the set pressure val ues for all four tires If you wish to cancel activation Press button or Wait until the message Restart Run Flat Indicator Ca...

Page 346: ...rized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Possible differences between the readings of a tire pressure gauge of an air hose e g gas station equipment...

Page 347: ...rd or the tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper tire infla tion pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitor...

Page 348: ...pear in the multifunction display Restart tire pressure monitor Press the button The following message will appear in the multifunction display Tire pressure monitor restarted After a few minutes driv...

Page 349: ...damage from road hazards adversely affect ride comfort increase stopping distance Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively...

Page 350: ...turer 6 Tire ply material page 358 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating page 349 8 Load identification page 353 9 Tire name Tire size designation load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect r...

Page 351: ...is expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 page 349 indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial ti...

Page 352: ...ng the specified load limit as indicated on the plac ard located on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result...

Page 353: ...ZR in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthesis Example 275 40 ZR 18 99Y The Y speed rating in paren thesis designates the maximum speed capability of the tire as...

Page 354: ...maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure DOT Tire Identification Number TIN U S tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a sidewall...

Page 355: ...m bols For more information on retreaded tires see page 332 Tire size The code 3 page 354 indicates the tire size Tire type code The code 4 page 354 may at the option of the manufacturer be used as a...

Page 356: ...flation pressure for the tire i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Do not overload the tires...

Page 357: ...x ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their us...

Page 358: ...el Sustained high tem perature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and ex cessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of pe...

Page 359: ...kilopascal kPa or bar Aspect ratio Dimensional relationship between tire section height and section width expressed in percentage Bar Another metric unit for air pressure There are 14 5038 pounds per...

Page 360: ...ndicated on certification label located on the driver s door B pillar Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure There are 6 9 kPa to 1 psi another metric unit for air pressure is bar There are 1...

Page 361: ...sed of Manufacturer s identifica tion mark Tire size Tire type code and Date of manufacture Tire load rating Numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can support Tire ply composition and...

Page 362: ...is equipped with mixed size tires different tire dimension front vs rear tire rotation is not possible If applicable to your vehicle s tire configu ration tires can be rotated according to the tire ma...

Page 363: ...e Practical hints section page 433 and page 456 Warning G Have the tightening torque checked after changing a wheel Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 96 lb ft 130 Nm Only use...

Page 364: ...formance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Association RMA and the Rubber Association of Can ada RAC and have been designed specif ically for use in snow conditions Use of winter tires is the o...

Page 365: ...hains Do not use snow chains on the spare wheel page 483 Have the spare tire replaced with a winter tire at the nearest authorized Mercedes Benz Center When driving with snow chains always se lect the...

Page 366: ...es will appear in the multi function display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition example service A Service A in XXXX miles Km Service A in XXX days Service A in X day Service A du...

Page 367: ...erm you will see the fol lowing message in the multifunction display Service A exceeded by XXXXX miles Km Service A exceeded by XXX days Service A exceeded by X day In addition a signal sounds when th...

Page 368: ...for resetting the main tenance service indicator in the mainte nance relevant information for your vehicle Such information is available from either your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or directly f...

Page 369: ...ime to time for stone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underbody of the vehicle A prerequisite for a thor...

Page 370: ...5 months de pending on the climate and washing deter gent used Mercedes Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be applied if the paint surface shows signs of embedded dirt i e loss of gloss Do not apply...

Page 371: ...rinse the sponge and chamois frequently Rinse with clean water and thoroughly dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish Automatic car wash You can have your car washed in an...

Page 372: ...wax on the windshield When leaving the car wash make sure that the mirrors are folded out Otherwise they may vibrate Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental moldings Although ornamental moldings may h...

Page 373: ...Use a soft clean cloth and a mild win dow cleaning solution on all outside and inside glass surfaces An automotive glass cleaner is recom mended To prevent scratches or damage never ap ply strong forc...

Page 374: ...ard objects such as an ice scraper or ring Doing so may damage the windows Only use acid free cleaning materials Acid may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat The vehicle should not be parked for...

Page 375: ...rmediate cover contact discoloration will be prevented Do not use oil wax or scouring agents on these parts Never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth when cleaning the surface...

Page 376: ...kles for ex ample Wipe leather upholstery with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Exercise particular care when cleaning per forated leather as its under...

Page 377: ...376...

Page 378: ...will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery...

Page 379: ...ut the ABS available If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning oth er systems such as Distronic or the auto matic transmission may also be malfunctioning Continue driving with added caution Wheels may...

Page 380: ...page 104 Exceptions page 102 If leaving the ESP switched off adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road and weather conditions If the ESP cannot be switched back on Have the system checked at...

Page 381: ...se of detected traction loss in at least one tire The cruise control and the Distronic system are deactivated When driving off apply as little throttle as possible While driving ease up on the acceler...

Page 382: ...drive any fur ther Consult a Mercedes Benz Service Center Under no circum stances should you top up the brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illum...

Page 383: ...gine to its limp home emergency operation mode Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to lin...

Page 384: ...system The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky Check the fuel cap If it is not closed properly Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly Have the fuel system checked...

Page 385: ...rcedes Benz Center Avoid high engine loads e g driving uphill and stop and go driving The red coolant temperature warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound The coolant temperatu...

Page 386: ...tronic The red distance warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning chime sound You are gaining too rapidly on the vehicle ahead of you The distance warning system has recog nized a sta...

Page 387: ...hear a warning chime for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine You have forgotten to fasten your seat belt Fasten your seat belts The warning chime stops sounding The red seat belt telltal...

Page 388: ...d the warning chime stops sounding There are items placed on the front passen ger seat and therefore the system senses the front passenger seat as being occupied Remove the items from the front pas se...

Page 389: ...to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Cen ter Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend t...

Page 390: ...MS detects a loss of pressure in at least one tire Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt avoiding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers Observe the traffic situation around you Read and observe messag...

Page 391: ...TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accord ingly when the low tire pressure telltale illu minates you should stop and chec...

Page 392: ...seat The system is malfunctioning Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow cor rective steps...

Page 393: ...the seat are present e g objects such as books brief cases etc lodged behind or around the seat head restraints pushing against roof etc The system may recognize such forces as supplemental weight If...

Page 394: ...at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible The indicator lamp does not illuminate or does not remain illumi nated with a BabySmartTM child seat properly installed on the passenger seat...

Page 395: ...g the reset button page 152 or button j k or on the multifunction steering wheel Other messages of high priority and mes sages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display...

Page 396: ...nfor mation about your driving conditions such as speed or outside temperature warning indicator lamps malfunction warning mes sages or the failure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impair...

Page 397: ...the system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increases the risk of an accident ABS ESP unavailable See Operator s Man The ABS ESP a...

Page 398: ...below a speed of 20 mph 30 km h Drive faster than 20 mph 30 km h and save the speed DISTRONIC mph USA only km h Canada only You have tried to switch on Distronic below a speed of 20 mph 30 km h Drive...

Page 399: ...ecipitation or fog If necessary clean the Distronic cover in the area of the radiator grille page 372 Restart the vehicle or Distronic becomes operational again without the engine being restarted when...

Page 400: ...stronic is deactivated because the Distronic sensor has not sensed any other vehicles or objects e g roadsign or such for a long time Activate Distronic again page 254 when the message DISTRONIC avail...

Page 401: ...have detected a mal function and switched off The ABS may not be operational The brake system is still functioning normally but without the ABS BAS ESP and PRE SAFE available Continue driving with ad...

Page 402: ...on page 38 Open the front passenger door Remove child and child restraint from front passenger seat and properly secure the child in rear seat employing the child restraint if necessary Remove any oth...

Page 403: ...r in the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccu pied Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multif...

Page 404: ...location as soon as possible and check the front passenger seat for the following Switch off the ignition page 38 Have the front passenger vacate the seat and exit the vehicle Adjust the seat in a hei...

Page 405: ...the multifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifuncti...

Page 406: ...to Neutral or Park You have tried to start the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button while the gear selector lever was in position R or D Place the gear selector lever in position P or N Make s...

Page 407: ...The Run Flat Indicator is malfunctioning Have the Run Flat Indicator checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center The Run Flat Indicator has been switched off due to an error Tire pressure Check tir...

Page 408: ...wheel sensors There are wheels without appropriate wheel sensors mounted e g winter tires Have the Advanced TPMS checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Have the appropriate wheel sensors insta...

Page 409: ...rence source excessive wheel sensor temperatures As soon as the causes for the malfunction are no longer present the Advanced TPMS automatically becomes ac tive again after a few minutes driving Warni...

Page 410: ...ing distance is in creased Stop immediately in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so and check the poly V belt If it is broken Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat d...

Page 411: ...braking responsiveness Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Low voltage Start engine The battery has insufficient voltage Start the engine page 52 Right rear backrest not locked The rear seat bac...

Page 412: ...se the parking brake page 62 Check brake fluid level There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir Risk of accident Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as it is safe to do so and notify a...

Page 413: ...If you have to add coolant frequent ly have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol...

Page 414: ...ster page 27 If the temperature rises again Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center immediately Warning G Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the...

Page 415: ...nue to drive Otherwise the en gine will overheat due to an inoperative wa ter pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is intact Do not continue to...

Page 416: ...gine e g by driving uphill as well as stop and go traffic Have the fan replaced as soon as possible Display malfunction Visit workshop Certain electronic systems are unable to relay information to the...

Page 417: ...level with an ap proved engine oil For information on approved engine oils refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet USA only or contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Display symbol...

Page 418: ...cap is open A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky Check the fuel cap page 321 If it is not closed properly Clo...

Page 419: ...ut of the vehicle Please don t forget your key This display appears for a maximum of 60 seconds if the driver s door is opened with the engine shut off and no SmartKey in the starter switch This messa...

Page 420: ...g because the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is not in the vehicle there is strong radio frequency inter ference Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so Search for the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Other...

Page 421: ...ight side The right reverse lamp is malfunctioning Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Brake tail lamp left Auxiliary bulb on The left brake tail lamp is malfunction ing Thi...

Page 422: ...Center as soon as possible Front left park lamp Auxiliary bulb on The left front parking lamp is malfunction ing A substitute bulb is being used Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as p...

Page 423: ...mode page 142 Switch on headlamps using the exterior lamp switch Low beam left side The left low beam lamp is malfunction ing Halogen headlamp Replace the bulb as soon as possible Bi Xenon headlamp Co...

Page 424: ...0 Switch off the headlamps Tail lamp left side Auxiliary bulb on The left tail lamp is malfunctioning A sub stitute bulb is being used Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Ta...

Page 425: ...l functioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible Left mirror turn signal The turn signal in the left exterior rear view mirror is malfunctioning This message will only appear if a critical number of...

Page 426: ...iding abrupt steering and braking maneuvers If necessary change the wheel page 456 Tire pressure Check tires One or more tires are deflating The respective tire is indicated in the multifunction displ...

Page 427: ...e wheel page 456 Check tires The tire pressure in one or more tires is already below the mini mum value The respective tire is indicated in the multifunction display Carefully bring the vehicle to a h...

Page 428: ...Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 1 Restraint system malfunction Visit workshop The system is malfunctioning Drive with added caution to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz C...

Page 429: ...fluid level has dropped to about 1 3 of total reservoir capacity Add washer fluid page 331 The cargo compartment is open Close the cargo compartment You are driving with the hood open Stop the vehicle...

Page 430: ...ing Avoid excessive steering input The fender or tires could otherwise be damaged Listen for scraping noises Do not drive faster than 50 mph 80 km h Drive to the side of the road and select a higher v...

Page 431: ...nly The vehicle tool kit includes One pair of universal pliers One towing eye bolt One wheel wrench One alignment bolt One fuse extractor Spare fuses Collapsible wheel chock A pair of gloves Vehicles...

Page 432: ...shion Pull release handle 1 and fold seat backrest for the folding bench seat up ward Pull release handle 2 fold seat cush ion upward and remove it page 135 1 Release handle 2 Footwell Pull release ha...

Page 433: ...e jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is support...

Page 434: ...third row seat cushions and foot well page 431 or underneath the cargo compartment floor page 430 To ac cess the spare wheel fold seat cushions and footwell up page 431 1 Vehicle tool kit Wheel bolt...

Page 435: ...collapsible wheel chock serves to additionally secure the vehicle e g while changing the wheel 1 Tilt the plates upward 2 Fold the lower plate outward 3 Insert the plate Tilt both plates upward 1 Fol...

Page 436: ...mechanical key 2 out of the housing Unlocking the driver s door Insert the mechanical key 2 into the driver s door lock until it stops Turn mechanical key 2 counterclock wise to position 1 until the...

Page 437: ...le with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO do the following Close the passenger door the rear doors and the tailgate Press the central locking switch in the center console page 127 Check to see...

Page 438: ...tor lever In case of power failure the gear selector lever can be manually unlocked e g to tow the vehicle 1 Pin Open the storage compartment in the center armrest page 283 Take out the cup holder pag...

Page 439: ...artKey from the starter switch Press on cover 1 in direction of the ar row to release it 2 Hole 3 Crank Take crank 3 out of the glove box Insert crank 3 through hole 2 Turn crank 3 clockwise to slide...

Page 440: ...udibly engage Pull out reset tool Firmly press head restraint cushion backward towards the rear of the vehi cle until it engages Repeat this procedure on the active head restraints for second head re...

Page 441: ...ey with KEYLESS GO Replacement batteries Lithium type CR 2025 or equivalent Remove the mechanical key 1 out of the SmartKey SmartKey with KEYLESS GO page 435 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment Ins...

Page 442: ...atteries 3 Using a lint free cloth insert new bat teries 3 under contact spring 4 with the positive terminal side facing up Return battery compartment 2 page 440 into housing until it locks into place...

Page 443: ...headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of high humid ity driving the vehicle a distance with the lights on should clear up the fogging i Substitute bulbs will be brought...

Page 444: ...king standing backup lamp and turn signal lamp Rear fog lamp driver s side only HiP LED 9 License plate lamps C 5 W Warning G Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Al low the lamp to cool down before...

Page 445: ...enz Center Additional turn signals in the exteri or rear view mirrors High mounted brake lamp Bi Xenon lamps Front fog lamps Rear lamps except license plate lamps Front side marker lamps Replacing bul...

Page 446: ...ng cover 1 counterclock wise and remove it Turn bulb socket 4 with the bulb counterclockwise and remove it Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 4 Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 4 Place bulb so...

Page 447: ...nd turn clockwise until it engag es Bi Xenon headlamps In vehicles with Bi Xenon headlamps the bulbs of the parking and standing lamps are LEDs Additional turn signal lamp bulbs The additional turn si...

Page 448: ...on M page 141 Loosen both screws 1 Remove the license plate lamp Replace the bulb Reinstall the license plate lamp Retighten screws 1 Warning G The bulbs in the tail lamps cannot be re placed individu...

Page 449: ...s that are sub ject to wear and tear Change the wiper blades twice a year preferably in the spring and fall Otherwise the windows will not be properly wiped As a result you may not be able to observe...

Page 450: ...lling front wiper blades Slide the wiper blade onto wiper arm until it locks in place Rotate the wiper blade into position parallel to the wiper arm Fold the wiper arm backward to rest on the windshie...

Page 451: ...rm Press tab 2 down and push wiper blade 1 downward in direction of arrow 4 Remove wiper blade 1 Installing rear wiper blade 1 Wiper blade 2 Tab 3 Attachment 4 Installing Slide the wiper blade 1 into...

Page 452: ...gine by pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button on the gear selector lever once page 64 Open the driver s door this puts the ig nition in position 0 same as with the SmartKey removed from the starte...

Page 453: ...or on a flat tire or a damaged wheel Do not drive the vehicle under such circum stances Contact your nearest Mercedes Benz Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance Warning G Take care not to...

Page 454: ...itch on and inflate the tire After 5 minutes the pressure gauge must display at least 26 psi 1 8 bar The air hose can become hot during inflation Please exercise appropriate caution If this tire infla...

Page 455: ...T sealant will distribute itself evenly inside the tire After driving vehicle for an initial 10 minutes check tire inflation pres sure using the pressure gauge on the air pump Warning G If a tire infl...

Page 456: ...er Warning G If tire inflation pressure has fallen below 20 psi 1 3 bar do not continue to drive the vehicle Park your vehicle safely away from the road way and contact the nearest authorized Mercedes...

Page 457: ...ry lifting the vehicle using the jack on a level surface However should circumstances require you to do so on a hill place the wheel chock and the other sizeable object as follows Place the wheel choc...

Page 458: ...hicle at the jack take up brackets built into either side of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while i...

Page 459: ...b Warning G Position the jack only on the jack take up brackets designed for this purpose If the jack is not properly positioned the ve hicle may slip off of the jack Warning G The jack is intended on...

Page 460: ...row seat only Warning G Always replace wheel bolts that are dam aged or rusted Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts Damaged wheel hub threads should be re paired immediately Do not continue to dri...

Page 461: ...switch on and inflate the collapsible tire Inflate the tire to approximately 51 psi 3 5 bar This takes about 5 minutes for the col lapsible tire Air hose 4 and union nut 5 can become hot during infla...

Page 462: ...ed storage space underneath the cargo compartment floor page 430 Warning G Follow recommend inflation pressures Do not overinflate tires Overinflating tires can result in sudden deflation blowout be c...

Page 463: ...instructions can re sult in severe injury or death Observe all safety instructions and precau tions when handling automotive batteries page 330 Never lean over batteries while connecting you might get...

Page 464: ...pproved by Mercedes Benz for your vehicle model to maintain the battery charge Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for further information The factory equipped VRLA battery is leak proofed Only...

Page 465: ...ess battery page 462 Disconnect battery negative lead from negative terminal 2 page 462 Remove cover 1 page 462 from the positive terminal Disconnect the battery positive lead Removing the battery 1 S...

Page 466: ...uring charg ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage corrosion or personal injury An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes Benz vehicles and tested and approved...

Page 467: ...ured Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if nece...

Page 468: ...d battery and run at idle speed Connect negative terminal 1 and the negative terminal of the charged battery with the second jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery first Start the engine of the d...

Page 469: ...by its chassis or suspension parts Switch off the tow away alarm and the automatic central locking Vehicles with 4MATIC Do not tow with one axle raised Doing so could damage the transfer case which is...

Page 470: ...led towing eye bolt Never attach tow cable tow rope or tow rod to the vehicle chassis frame or suspension parts i When towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground please note the following With t...

Page 471: ...o compartment floor Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and tighten with lug wrench To reinstall cover Fit cover 1 and snap into place Rear of vehicle 2 Cover on right side of rear bumper To remove c...

Page 472: ...e passenger compartment on the driver s side page 472 in the cargo compartment page 472 Before replacing fuses Apply the parking brake page 62 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to position P pa...

Page 473: ...r 1 into the opening at the front Press cover 1 back on until it engag es Fuse box in cargo compartment The fuse box is located behind the left hand trim panel in the cargo compart ment 1 Button for u...

Page 474: ...473 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions and weight Fuels coolants lubricants etc...

Page 475: ...ore than 300 000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz Parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man ufactu...

Page 476: ...New Vehicle Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts New York and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty Replacement parts and accessor...

Page 477: ...nger footwell page 477 lower edge of windshield page 477 Example certification label U S vehicles 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code Example certification label Canada vehicles 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code i Data shown...

Page 478: ...formation label in cludes both federal and California cer tification exhaust emission standards 7 Vacuum line routing diagram label 8 VIN lower edge of windshield 9 Engine number engraved on engine i...

Page 479: ...belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator alternator E 63 AMG 1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Idler pulley 4 Automatic belt tensioner 5...

Page 480: ...re 3 66 in 92 90 mm 4 02 in 102 20 mm Stroke 3 39 in 86 00 mm 3 72 in 94 60 mm Total piston displacement 213 5 cu in 3498 cm3 378 8 cu in 6208 cm3 Compression ratio 10 7 1 11 3 1 Output acc to SAE J 1...

Page 481: ...parts Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the re sult i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes Benz Center A placard with the recommended tire inflation pr...

Page 482: ...season tires1 1 Radial ply tires 245 45 R17 95H M S Winter tires1 2 2 Not available as factory equipment 245 45 R17 99V XL Extra Load M S Model E 63 AMG E 63 AMG Performance Package Rims light alloy...

Page 483: ...y 8 5 J x 18 H2 8 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 5 in 38 mm 1 5 in 38 mm Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires 245 40 ZR18 245 40 ZR18 Rear axle Rims light alloy 9 J x 18 9 5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1 54 in 39...

Page 484: ...to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim i Please note that the tire inflation pressure of the Minispare and the collapsible tire differs from the t...

Page 485: ...otor 14 V 1 4 kW 14 V 2 1 kW Battery 12 V 95 Ah1 1 Depending on production date your vehicle may be equipped with a 12 V 100 Ah battery 12 V 95 Ah Spark plugs Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP33 NGK PLKR 6A NGK IL...

Page 486: ...93 7 in 4919 mm Overall vehicle width exterior view mirrors folded out 81 2 in 2063 mm 81 2 in 2063 mm Overall vehicle height 59 5 in 1511 mm Overall vehicle height Airmatic DC E 63 AMG only 59 1 in 1...

Page 487: ...ids out of the reach of children For health reasons you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin or clothing If a service fluid is swallowed contact a physician imm...

Page 488: ...on date Chevron Texaco PSF 9109 1 1 For detailed information please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet USA only or contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center E 63 AMG 1 3 US qt 1...

Page 489: ...refrigerant and special PAG lubricant oil never R 12 Windshield washer system 4 8 US qt 4 5 l MB Windshield Washer Concentrate1 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water for tempe...

Page 490: ...ended Your au thorized Mercedes Benz Center will pro vide you with additional information Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica tion other than those expressly required for the Maintenance Sy...

Page 491: ...rning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious per sonal injury Never allow sparks flame or smoking mate rials near gasoline Turn off the engine before ref...

Page 492: ...uel additives with fuel This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to the engine operation Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion antifreeze which pro vides...

Page 493: ...ontact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center To provide important corrosion protection the solution must be at least 50 anticor rosion antifreeze equivalent to freeze protection to approximately 35 F 37...

Page 494: ...icantly shortened service life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze agent Before the start of the winter season or once a y...

Page 495: ...eld washer sol vent antifreeze dependingonambient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit...

Page 496: ...e 216 233 Air vents 213 230 Air volume 214 231 Airmatic DC Dual Control Messages in display 428 Suspension tuning 262 Airmatic DC Dual Control 261 Vehicle level control 262 Alarm system see Anti theft...

Page 497: ...placing bulbs 442 Bar 358 BAS 99 Batteries SmartKey Checking battery condition 119 Replacing 440 Batteries SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Checking battery condition 119 Replacing 440 Batteries Vehicle Charg...

Page 498: ...d Tire Pressure Monitoring System Advanced TPMS Canada only 344 Children in the vehicle 88 Air bags 71 Blocking of rear window operation 95 Indicator lamp front passenger front air bag 81 Infant and c...

Page 499: ...9 Messages in display 412 413 414 Temperature 320 Temperature indicator 153 Warning lamp 384 Corner illuminating front fog lamps 146 Cruise control 246 Cup holders 282 Curb weight 358 Customer Assista...

Page 500: ...7 Hydroplaning 314 In winter 316 Instructions 49 309 Problems 60 Safety systems 97 Through standing water 317 With Distronic 259 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 104 ABS 97 BAS 99 EBP 100 ESP 100 Driving...

Page 501: ...ata 479 Turning off with KEYLESS GO 64 Turning off with the SmartKey 63 Engine compartment Hood 324 Engine coolant see Coolant Engine malfunction indicator lamp 382 383 412 Engine oil Adding 327 Addit...

Page 502: ...491 Capacities Fuel tank 488 Filling the tank 321 Fuel filler flap and cap 321 Fuel reserve warning lamp 385 Premium unleaded gasoline 322 Requirements Gasoline additives 491 Premium unleaded gasoline...

Page 503: ...ior lamps Headlamps Active Bi Xenon headlamps 141 Automatic headlamp mode 142 Bi Xenon 141 Cleaning lenses 371 Cleaning system 200 Halogen 444 High beam see High beam flasher High beam see High beam h...

Page 504: ...f 119 Messages in the multifunction display 418 419 Opening and closing the power tilt sliding sunroof 241 Opening and closing the windows 241 Opening Tailgate 121 Positions in starter switch 37 Remot...

Page 505: ...at anchors see Chil dren in the vehicle License plate lamps 443 Messages in display 421 Replacing bulbs 447 Light alloy wheels cleaning 373 Lighter see Cigarette lighter 286 Lighting Daytime running l...

Page 506: ...trol system menus and Control system sub menus Selecting language 172 Multifunction display messages ABS 396 411 Batteries 410 Brake fluid 411 Brake pads 410 Cargo compartment 428 Check engine 382 383...

Page 507: ...hat burn Potential consequences 61 313 Parking brake 54 62 Message in display 411 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 140 202 Gear position 52 Parts service 474 PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp...

Page 508: ...n vehicle Tele Aid 299 Refrigerant Air conditioning 489 Refueling 321 Regular checks 322 Reminder Seat belt see Seat belts Telltale 386 Remote control see Key SmartKey Remote door unlock Tele Aid 299...

Page 509: ...fe Tires 333 Service see Maintenance Service system see FSS Canada vehicles or Maintenance System US vehicles Service Parts 474 Settings 116 Control system menus and submenus 157 159 Date 175 176 Indi...

Page 510: ...of see Power tilt sliding sunroof Suspension tuning For comfortable driving style 262 For sporty driving style 262 Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC Dual Control Symbols used in this operator s manual...

Page 511: ...minutes 175 TIN 360 Tire Vehicle maximum load on 361 Tire and Loading Information Placard 336 Tire and loading terminology 358 Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire inflation pressure 453 Checking...

Page 512: ...irrors 442 Bulbs 442 Cleaning lenses 371 Indicator lamps 27 Messages in display 424 Replacing bulbs 446 Turning off engine 63 Twin roller blind 275 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 361 Units S...

Page 513: ...fluid Washer reservoir level 494 Washing the vehicle 368 Wear pattern Tires 361 Weight Vehicle 485 Wheel Change 456 Removing 458 Spare 458 Tightening torque 461 Wheels Sizes 481 Wheels Tires and 332 W...

Page 514: ...z ca We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore information illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Reprinting translation a...

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