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Check Regularly and Before a Long Trip

The engine compartment of

Model 300 E is illustrated.

1 Fuel Supply:

To add fuel turn

cap to the left and hold on to it

until possible pressure in tank
has been released, then remove

the cap.

Tire Inflation Pressure:

Check

at least every two weeks. For
details see Index.

Coolant Level:

See Index.

4 Windshield Washer System

and Headlamp Cleaning

System:

See Index.

Engine Oil Level:

See Index.

Brake Fluid:

See Index.

Vehicle Lighting:

Check function

and cleanliness. For replacement
of light bulbs, see Index.

Summary of Contents for E 500

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ould keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures remove unnecessary loads remove ski racks or roof mounted luggage racks when not in use allow engine to warm up under low load use avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration have all maintenance work per formed at regular intervals by an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather in stop and...

Page 3: ...Mercedes Benz Owner s Manual 300 E 2 8 300 E 300 CE 300 E 4MATIC 400 E 500 E ...

Page 4: ...individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or approval agencies should exist Mercedes Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your Mercedes Benz service station where you will receive comprehensive information also on permissible technical modifications and where expert installation will be performed Printed in Ger...

Page 5: ...s of service Your Mercedes Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen To ensure your pleasure of ownership we ask you to make a small investment of your time Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes Benz We extend our best wish...

Page 6: ...es Linder California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price if Mercedes Benz of North America Inc or its authorized dealer fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of the vehicle A reasonable number of repair attempts is...

Page 7: ...ilable to the next owner If you bought this vehicle used be sure to send in the Notice of Purchase of Used Car found in the Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet Operating Your Vehicle Outside the U S A or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries please be aware that unleaded fuels for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available the use of leaded fuels will...

Page 8: ...manual including operating instructions wherever necessary Since they are special order items the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this O wner s Manual your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures The O wn...

Page 9: ...Instruments and Controls Starting the Engine Driving Instructions Operation Driving Practical Hints Technical Data Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Consumer Information Index ...

Page 10: ...ssible speed in each gear as indicated on the speedometer Avoid accelerating by kickdown It is not recommended to brake the vehicle by manually shifting to a lower gear We recommend to select positions 3 2 or B for models 400 E and 500 E only at moderate speeds for hill driving After 1000 miles 1500 km speeds may gradually be in creased to the permissible maximum Check Regularly and Before a Long ...

Page 11: ...nd Controls Starting the Engine Driving Instructions Instruments and Controls 10 Instrument Cluster 12 Indicator Lamp Symbols 13 Catalytic Converter 14 Starting and Turning Off the Engine 15 Driving Instructions 16 ...

Page 12: ...me control for center air outlets 14 Rear window defroster switch 10 15 Switch for folding rear seat head restraints backward 16 Switch for rear window sunshade 17 Air recirculation switch 18 Hazard warning flasher switch 19 Indicator lamp for anti theft alarm 20 Snow chain switch 21 Rear passenger compartment lamp switch 22 Automatic climate control 23 Radio 24 Ashtray with lighter 25 Left front ...

Page 13: ...11 Instruments and Controls ...

Page 14: ... and trip odometer Rotate knob to vary intensity of instrument lamps Depress knob to reset trip odometer 6 Speedometer 7 ASR function indicator lamp yellow See Index 300 E 4MATIC 4MATIC function indicator lamp yellow See Index 8 Main odometer 9 Trip odometer 10 Outside temperature indicator See Index 11 Turn signal indicator lamp right green 12 Knob for clock adjustment press in and rotate for adj...

Page 15: ...ow See Index B R A K E ID D CHECK ENGINE Fluid level for windshield and headlamp washer system low See Index Exterior lamp failure See Index ABS malfunction See Index SRS malfunction See Index ASR malfunction See Index 4MATIC malfunction See Index Engine malfunction indicator lamp 300 and 400 series California only 500 E all If the lamp comes on when the engine is running it indicates a malfunctio...

Page 16: ...s outlined in your maintenance booklet Caution To prevent damage to the cata lytic converters use only premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be re paired promptly Otherwise excessive unburned fuel may reach the converter causing it to overheat Warning As with any vehicle do not idle park or operate this ve hicle in areas where combus tib...

Page 17: ... only be removed with the selector lever in position P If the coolant temperature is very high e g after hard driving on mountain roads do not shut off the engine immediately but allow it to run for 1 2 minutes at in creased idle speed with selector lever in position P or N Important Due to the installed starter non repeat feature the key must be turned completely to the left before attempting to ...

Page 18: ...hop for the required maintenance Between maintenance checks it is a good practice to apply the park ing brake once or twice while driving at approximately 30 mph 50 km h on a dry straight road Apply parking brake lightly while pulling the release handle out until a slight drag on the wheels is felt Keep applying the brake for about 10 seconds while pulling the re lease handle out before releasing ...

Page 19: ...m at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replaced The tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread Warning Do not allow your tires to wear down too far With less than 1 8 in 3 mm of tread the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced Depending upon the weather and or road surface condi tions the tire traction varies widely Specified tire pressures mus...

Page 20: ...res for the winter season for all four wheels to insure normal bal anced handling characteristics On packed snow they can re duce your stopping distance as compared with summer tires Stopping distance however is still considerably greater than when the road is wet or dry Parking Warning To reduce the risk of personal injury as a result of vehicle movement before turning off the engine and leaving ...

Page 21: ... traveling at length on salt strewn roads This can bring road salt impaired braking efficiency back to normal A prerequisite is however that this is done without endangering other drivers on the road If the vehicle is parked after being driven on salt treated roads the braking efficiency should be test ed as soon as possible after driv ing is resumed while observing the safety rules in the previou...

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Page 23: ...Steering Column 36 Heated Seats 37 Seat Belts and Supplemental Restraint System SRS 38 Seat Belts 38 Emergency Tensioning Retractor ETR 43 Operation Airbags 44 Steering Lock 49 Exterior Lamp Switch 50 Combination Switch 51 Shelf below Rear Window 52 Inside Rear View Mirror 53 Exterior Rear View Mirrors 53 Ashtrays 54 Lighter 54 Lockable Storage Compartment 55 Rear Window Defroster 55 Interior Lamp...

Page 24: ... This is accomplished with the temperature selector 1 the pushbuttons 2 and the fan con trol buttons 3 The adjustable air outlets 6 and 8 can be variably opened and closed or moved to direct the flow of air as desired The air flow can be increased or decreased by rotating controls 5 and 7 With the exterior lamps turned on except standing lamps the sym bols on all buttons light up Each button shine...

Page 25: ...tor lamp in the switch lights up This mode can be selected to prevent an noying odors or dust from entering the car s interior At high outside temperatures the system auto matically engages the recirculated air mode thereby increases the cooling capacity performance The recirculated air mode will be automatically switched off after approximately 30 minutes of operation at outside temperatures abov...

Page 26: ...marily di rected to the foot area In the heating mode air will be emitted inter mittently from the adjustable air outlets 6 Enough air is supplied to the windshield and to the side windows to keep the glass free of fog in normal weather conditions At low outside temperatures fan operation does not start until the engine coolant has warmed up EC ECONOMY Economical setting The function of this setti...

Page 27: ...ode warm air is supplied to the windshield foot area and to outlets 8 Addi tionally air may be emitted periodically from out lets 6 depending on the interior temperature In the cooling mode cool air is supplied to the windshield foot area and outlets 6 and 8 Note In warm humid climates prolonged use of this setting may create condensation on the outside of the windshield directly above the defrost...

Page 28: ...rises to operating temperature Defrost plus Maximum fan speed Fan blows maximum air regardless of engine coolant temperature Defrost plus Minimum fan speed blows minimum air regardless of engine coolant temperature Note To defog the inside of the windshield select O for maximum fan speed and to direct air flow to windshield El o The air supply and heat to the car interior is shut off While driving...

Page 29: ...person We recommend that you carry the flat key with you and keep it in a safe place e g your wallet so that it is always handy Never leave the flat key in the vehicle Warning When leaving the vehicle al ways remove the key from the steering lock Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury Obtaining Replacement Keys Your v...

Page 30: ...pulled up The driver s door can be locked only if it is closed and the door latch has properly engaged Opening the Doors From outside pull handle 1 outwards From inside pull handle 4 in door trim panel Locking and Unlocking of Doors From the outside turn key From the inside actuate door lock button 2 3 Unlocking Locking m M Smk P76 0016 B13 28 ...

Page 31: ... the driver s door lock button provided the door is completely closed It can also be engaged from the front passenger door if the ignition key is removed or the key is inserted in the steer ing lock without having been turn ed key in position 0 If the car has been locked from the outside the anti theft alarm if so equipped will come on if a door is opened from the inside The trunk can remain locke...

Page 32: ...p roof begin to close automatically after approximately 1 second Warning Never close the windows or sliding pop up roof if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing proce dure In case the closing procedure causes potential danger the closing procedure can be immediately reversed by turning the key to the unlocking position 2 within 10 seconds The sliding pop up roof and window...

Page 33: ...e lamps will flash and the horn will sound intermittently when someone opens a door opens the trunk opens the hood removes the radio switches on or bridges the ignition circuit steps on the brake pedal The alarm will last approximately 150 seconds in the form of blink ing exterior lamps At the same time an alarm horn will sound intermittently for 60 seconds pause for 30 seconds and repeat for anot...

Page 34: ...pped with power head restraints do not try to operate manually Warning Do not adjust the driver s seat while driving Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back reclined Sitting in an excessively re clined position can be danger ous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it t...

Page 35: ...ing wheel position push position button 1 or 2 until seat head restraint steering wheel movement has stopped For safety reasons the seat head restraint steering wheel movement stops after releasing the position button Note See Index for instructions on adjusting telescopic steering column Caution Do not remove head restraints except when mounting seat cov ers For removal and installation refer to ...

Page 36: ...ore the vehicle is put into motion Orthopedic Seat Backrest 1 Pressure regulator 2 Height regulator Some models may be equipped with orthopedic seats These seats have inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar support The amount of cushion height and curvature may be adjusted after turning the key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 The inflation pressure of the a...

Page 37: ...ercome a slight resistance Warning The armrest does not suffice as a child restraint system In case of a frontal collision a child can be catapulted forward over the locked armrest Infants and small children should always be seated in a properly secured restraint system that com plies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 1 Armrest Rear B...

Page 38: ...when the rear seats are occupied To prevent damage to the rear window sunshade position the head restraints upright only with the sunshade fully retracted Upright head restraints can only be folded backward with the sunshade fully retracted Adjusting Telescopic Steering Column Turn key in steering lock to posi tion 1 or 2 with the driver s or front passenger s door open the telescopic steering col...

Page 39: ...r part of switch position 1 If both indicator lamps are on press in lower part of switch position 2 The heater automatically turns off after approximately 30 minutes of operation Notes When in operation the seat heater consumes a large amount of power It is advisable not to use the seat heater longer than ne cessary The seat heaters may automati cally switch off if too many power consumers are swi...

Page 40: ... the belt would apply force at the ab domen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body Seat Belt Warning System With the key in steering lock position 2 an audible warning sounds for a short time if the driver s seat belt is not fastened When ...

Page 41: ...t belt position Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks Sedan Adjust front seat belts so that the shoulder portion of the belt is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder it should not touch the neck For this pur pose raise or lower the belt outlet 3 positions To lower the belt outlet press button 4 The shoulder portion of the seat belt must be pulled snug and checked fo...

Page 42: ...n 1 or 0 or if the door is opened If the electrical system fails the extender arm and belt can be manually pushed back into their rest position The belt must be pulled snug and checked for snugness immediately after engaging it and during driv ing Tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up The swivel fitting mounted on the lower anchoring point to facilitate entering the ...

Page 43: ...e on your hips and not across the abdomen Push latch plate 1 into buckle 2 until it clicks Do not twist the belt but keep it tight To tighten the belt With the latch plate engaged pull the loose end of the belt To lengthen the belt With the belt unfastened turn the latch plate so that it is a little more than 90 perpendicular to the belt then extend the belt Fasten the belt and tighten as stated a...

Page 44: ...elts should not be worn twisted In a crash you wouldn t have the full width of the belt to take impact forces The twisted belt against your body could cause injuries Pregnant women should also use a lap shoulder belt The lap belt portion should be positioned as low as possible on the hips to avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen USE CHILD RESTRAINTS PROPERLY Infants and small children must be...

Page 45: ...ch belt s inertia reel and be come operationally ready with the key in steering lock position 1 or 2 The emergency tensioning re tractors are designed to activate only when the seat belts are fastened during frontal and front angled impacts exceeding the first threshold ot the SRS They re move slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body restricting its f...

Page 46: ...head of the pas senger In conjunction with wear ing the seat belts with emergency tensioning retractors 4 they provide increased protection for the driver and passenger The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the indicator lamp SRS 3 in the instrument cluster If no fault is P86 0057 B25 detected the lamp will go out after approximately 4 seconds after the lamp goes out the sy...

Page 47: ... and front angled impacts Only during these types of impacts will they provide their supple mental protection The driver and passenger should always wear the seat belts otherwise it is not possible for the airbags to provide their intended supple mental protection In cases of other frontal impacts roll overs certain side impacts rear collisions or other accidents without frontal forces the airbags...

Page 48: ...per seating position will keep you in a safe distance from the airbag Sit properly belted in an upright position with your back against the seat back Do not lean with your head or chest close to the steer ing wheel or dashboard Adjust the passenger seat as far as possible rearward from the dashboard Infants and small children should only be seated in an infant or child restraint which is properly ...

Page 49: ...ssenger airbag cover and installation of additional electrical elec tronic equipment on or near SRS components and wiring Several airbag system com ponents at the steering wheel get hot after the air bag has inflated Don t try to touch them Improper work on the sys tem including incorrect installation and removal can lead to possible injury through an uncontrolled activation of the SRS In addition...

Page 50: ...en it inflates in a crash If this happens a child in the restraint could be seriously injured Infants and small children should never be held on the lap while the vehicle is in mo tion During an accident they would be almost impossible to hold and could be crushed between the adult and the dashboard Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant During an accident ...

Page 51: ...lamp flasher lighter radio also in position 0 sliding roof rear window defroster rear window sunshade power windows power seats heated seats orthopedic seat backrest telescopic steering column An audible warning will sound when the driver s door is opened with the key in steering lock position 1 or 0 With the engine at idle speed the charging rate of the alternator output is limited It is therefor...

Page 52: ...lamps pull out one stop with parking and or head lamps on Rear fog lamp pull out to 2nd detent In addition to fog lamps Indicator lamp in lamp switch comes on Standing Lamps When the vehicle is parked on the street the standing lamps right or left side parking lamps can be turned on making the vehicle more visible to passing vehicles The standing lamps can only be operated with steering lock in po...

Page 53: ...heel is turned to a large enough degree To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes on a highway move combination switch to the point of resistance only and hold it there windshield washer system headlamp cleaning system will work only with exterior lamp switch in position 00 or D Canada only Also in position O when the engine is running When the washer system is activated the wiper...

Page 54: ...Fluid Mixing Ratio For temperatures above freezing MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and water 1 part S to 100 parts water 40 ml S to 1 gallon water For temperature below freezing MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze 1 part S to 100 parts solvent 40 ml S to 1 gallon solvent Shelf below Rear Window Warning The shelf below the r...

Page 55: ...bjects in mirror are closer than they appear Check your inside rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes Inside Rear View Mirror The mirror can be tilted to the anti glare night position by means of the lever at its lower edge Use your inside mirror to deter mine the size and distance of objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror Exterior Rear View Mirrors The switc...

Page 56: ... To remove ashtray from rear door Hold left and right side of insert and pull up To install ashtray Install insert into ashtray frame and push down to engage Lighter Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2 Push in lighter it will pop out automatically when hot Warning Never touch the heating element or sides of lighter hold at knob only Warning With the gear selector lever in position N turn ...

Page 57: ... minimum turn off the defroster as soon as the window is clear The defroster is automatically turned off after a maximum of 20 minutes of opera tion Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed before activating the defroster If several power consumers are turned on simultaneously or the battery is only partially charged it is possible that the defroster will automatically turn itself off ...

Page 58: ... continuously 4 Interior lamp is switched on and off delayed by the front door contact switches How ever there will be no delay when the key is in steering lock position 2 P 82 0 0 4 6 B 3 The rear courtesy lamp is switched on and off by the rear door contact switches or by the rocker switch on the instrument panel The reading lamps in the rear passenger compartment are switched on and off by a sw...

Page 59: ...rior lamps are switched on except standing lamps The sliding roof can be opened or closed manually should an elec trical malfunction occur refer to Emergency Operation in Index The sliding roof can also be closed with the key while locking the vehicle doors or trunk see Central Locking System in Index Warning When closing the sliding roof be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by t...

Page 60: ... to the side From this position the visor can slide forward and backward on its shaft Vanity mirror With the visor engaged in its inner mounting the lamp can be switched on by opening the cover Rear Window Sunshade 1 Raising 2 Lowering The switch is located on the center console The sunshade should always be either fully raised or fully lowered 58 ...

Page 61: ...in steering lock to posi tion 1 or 2 The power windows can be operated as follows By using the switch group on the center console with one switch 1 4 per window By using the switch 6 in each rear door panel Operation Press switch in to resistance point to close Es3 to open Release switch when window is in desired position Front door windows Press switch Es3 past resistance point and release window...

Page 62: ...d for the installation of a cellular telephone For further information and instal lation contact your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Warning Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle Therefore for safety reasons the driver should not use the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in motion Stop the vehicle in a safe location before answering o...

Page 63: ...p 69 Coolant Temperature Gauge 69 Low Engine Coolant Level Warning Lamp 70 Driving Low Windshield and Headlamp Washer System Fluid Level Warning Lamp 70 Outside Temperature Indicator 70 Brake Pad Wear Indicator Lamp 71 Brake Warning Lamp 71 Antilock Brake System ABS 72 Acceleration Slip Control ASR 73 Driving with Snow Chains 74 Automatically Engaging Four wheel Drive 4MATIC 74 Emission Control 76...

Page 64: ...raffic Warm up the engine smoothly Do not place full load on the engine until the operating temperature has been reached When starting off on a slippery surface do not allow one driving wheel to spin for an extended period Parking Brake To engage depress parking brake pedal When the key is in steering lock position 2 the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster should come on brightly To relea...

Page 65: ...ng when the selector lever is in drive or reverse position Warning It is dangerous to shift the se lector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed If your foot is not on the brake pedal the car could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse You could lose control of the car and hit someone or some thing Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your ...

Page 66: ...N while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads see Winter Driving Instructions in Index Important Coasting the vehicle or driving for any other reason with se lector lever in N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty D The transmission automatically upshifts to 4th gear Position D provides optimum drivi...

Page 67: ...w the speed limit mark of that particular gear range Overrewing could result in serious damage to the engine Warning On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking action This could result in rear wheel slip and reduced vehicle control Your vehicle s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control To prevent the engine from laboring at low RPM do not allow the engine speed ...

Page 68: ...ely 25 mph 40 km h can be maintained with the cruise control by operating the lever 1 Accelerate and set Lift lever briefly to set speed Hold lever up to accelerate 2 Decelerate and set Depress lever briefly to set speed Hold lever down to decelerate Normally the vehicle is acceler ated to the desired speed with the accelerator Speed is set by briefly pushing the lever to position 1 or 2 The accel...

Page 69: ...the cruise control may be ex ceeded and you may have to step on the brake pedal to slow down As soon as the grade eases the cruise controlled speed will again be maintained as long as the brakes were not previously applied or the lever may be used to resume the previously set speed if the brakes were applied Caution When driving with the cruise control the transmission selector lever must not be s...

Page 70: ...ngine imme diately and contact an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Do not operate the car until the condition is repaired Engine Oil Consumption Engine oil consumption can only be determined after a certain mileage has been covered During the break in period higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal Frequent driving at high engine speeds results in increas ed consumption Low Engine Oil Le...

Page 71: ...ing lock position 2 and should go out after the engine is running If the warning lamp stays on after the engine starts or comes on while driving it indicates that the fuel level is down to the reserve quantity 2 4 US gal 9 0 I 500 E 3 0 US gal 11 5 I Coolant Temperature Gauge If the antifreeze mixture is effective to 2 2 F 30 C the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system of ...

Page 72: ... gine is running If the warning lamp comes on with the engine running the level of the reservoir has dropped to 1 4 of the total volume The reservoir should be refilled with MB Wind shield Washer Concentrate S and water or commercially avail able premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperature see Index at the next opportunity The reser voir for the windshield and he...

Page 73: ... brake fluid is in the reservoir key in steering lock position 2 and parking brake re leased When the minimum mark on the reservoir is reached have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks To test the brake warning lamp turn key in steering lock to posi tion 2 The brake warning lamp comes on dimly and should go out when the engine is running Warning Driving with the brake warning...

Page 74: ...the ABS is in the regulating mode On slippery road surfaces the ABS will respond even with only slight brake pedal pressure The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on with the key in steering lock position 2 and should go out when the engine is runni...

Page 75: ...low ASR warning lamp in the instrument cluster come on They must go out when the engine is running If the ASR warning lamp comes on with the engine running a malfunction has been detected Pressing the accelerator pedal will require greater effort Only partial engine output is available Have the acceleration slip control checked at your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer as soon as possible Driving th...

Page 76: ...half of switch the indicator lamp in the switch goes out Automatically Engaging Four wheel Drive 4MATIC The yellow function indicator lamp in the speedometer and the yellow 4MATIC warning lamp will come on with the key in steering lock position 2 and should go out with the engine running When driving the function in dicator lamp comes on as soon as the front wheel drive or the differential locks a...

Page 77: ...ated in the right side of the engine compartment to the stop in position 2 The vehicle will now be driven only by the rear wheels The vehicle level control system will not function with the service switch in position 2 If a malfunction as described above has been detected we recommend that you drive in position 2 and visit an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer as soon as possible to have the 4MATIC c...

Page 78: ...e driving have the cause determined and corrected immediately If you must drive under these conditions drive only with at least one window fully open On Board Diagnostic System 500 E all states other models California version only The Continuous Fuel Injection CFI respectively Motronic Multi port Fuel Injection Motronic MFI control module control module monitors emission control compo nents that e...

Page 79: ...ex Check engine coolant anticorrosion antifreeze concentration Additive for the windshield washer and headlamp cleaning systems Add MB Concentrate S to the premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze which is formulated for below freezing temperatures see Index Test battery Battery capacity drops with decreasing ambient temperature A well charged battery ensures that the engine can always be sta...

Page 80: ...e move chains as soon as possible when driving on roads without snow For tips on driving on slippery winter roads refer to Index Vehicles with Acceleration Slip Control ASR When driving with snow chains press the snow chain switch refer to Index Important Use of snow chains on Models 300 E and 300 CE Standard model without Sportline option permissible only on stan dard equipment tire size 195 65 S...

Page 81: ...85 Vehicle Jack 85 Wheels 86 Changing Wheels 87 Tire Inflation Pressure 89 Practical Hints Battery 90 Headlamp Adjustment 91 Replacing Bulbs 91 Spark Plugs 93 Emergency Operation of Sliding Roof 94 Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap 94 Fuses 95 Towing the Vehicle 95 Jump Starting 96 Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle 98 Rear Seat Cushion 102 Front Head Restraints 102 Replacing Wiper Blades 103 Roof ...

Page 82: ... a height of approx 1ft 30 cm assisting with flat hands placed only on edges of hood 3 To avoid hood damage if hood is not fully closed repeat closing procedure Warning To help prevent personal injury stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running Be sure the hood is properly closed before driving The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system Because of t...

Page 83: ...engine block and at the bottom of the radiator Anticorrosion antifreeze see Coolants in Index Warning Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if en gine temperature is above 194 F 90 C Allow engine to cool down before re moving cap The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid an...

Page 84: ...gine allowing for the oil to return to the oil pan Wipe oil dipstick clean prior to checking the engine oil level Oil level must be between the lower min and upper max mark of the dipstick Do not overfill the engine Excessive oil must be drained or siphoned For low engine oil level warning lamp see Index Checking Engine Oil Level Example 1 Oil dipstick 2 Oil filler cap 82 ...

Page 85: ...ilter into the dipstick opening Even the slightest impurity may cause operational troubles The fluid level in the transmission is dependent upon its tempera ture The maximum and minimum fluid level marks on the dipstick are applicable references only if the transmission fluid level has reached its normal operating temperature of 176 F 80 C Important If the transmission fluid cools down to 68 86 F ...

Page 86: ...k Lamp When keeping the trunk lid open for a longer period of time the trunk lamp can be switched off by pulling out the plunger in the switch arrow When the trunk lid is closed the switch will reset and turn on the lamp the next time the lid is opened Note On vehicles equipped with anti theft alarm system it is not pos sible to pull out the plunger in the switch to turn off the trunk lamp Storage...

Page 87: ... jacking up the ve hicle at the jack tubes built into either side of the vehicle Use the jack only to lift the ve hicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack Keep hands and feet away from the area under the lifted vehicle Always firmly set parking brake and block wheels before raising vehicle with jack Do not disengage parking brake while vehicle is ...

Page 88: ...bolts be retightened after approximately 60 300 miles 100 500 km On new vehicles retightening is carried out during the 1st inspec tion Retightening is also neces sary whenever wheels are fitted e g when the spare wheel is used for the first time or when a set of wheels with M S tires are installed Tightening torque 80 ft lb 110 Nm For rim and tire specifications refer to Technical Data Warning Wo...

Page 89: ... P and turn off engine 4 Prevent vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks not supplied with vehicle or sizeable wood block or stone When changing a wheel on a hill place chocks on the downhill side blocking both wheels of the other axle On a level road place one chock in front of and one behind the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the wheel being changed 5 Using the combi...

Page 90: ...inst hub to avoid paint damage on rim 10 Remove wheel 11 Screw the alignment bolt supplied in tool kit into the uppermost threaded hole 12 Adjust the jack height so that the wheel can be slipped on without being lifted 13 Install spare wheel on wheel hub Insert wheel bolts and tighten them slightly To avoid paint damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bo...

Page 91: ...and pressure increase with the vehicle speed Tire pressure should therefore only be corrected on cold tires Correct tire pressure in warm tires only if pressure has dropped below the pressure listed in the table and the respective operating conditions are taken into consideration An underinflated tire due to a slow leak e g due to a nail in the tire may cause damage such as tread separation bulgin...

Page 92: ...attery charger after the battery has been disconnected from the vehicle electrical circuit When removing and connecting the battery always make sure that all electrical consumers are off and the key is in steering lock position 0 While the engine is running the battery terminal clamps must not be loosened or detached other wise the alternator and other electronic components would be damaged Batter...

Page 93: ... side marker and standing lamp bulb 8 Electrical connector for high and low beam headlamp bulb 9 Clamping ring for high and low beam headlamp bulb 10 Fog lamp bulb 500 E Auxiliary high beam headlamp bulb 11 Electrical connector for fog lamp bulb Replacing Bulbs Install only 12 volt bulbs with the specified watt rating Do not touch glass portion of Halogen type bulbs with bare hands Use plain paper...

Page 94: ...while remov ing it upwards Pull off electrical connector 11 Disengage re taining clip and remove bulb 10 When replacing cover 6 make sure it clicks into place Warning Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas A bulb can explode if you touch or move it when hot drop the bulb scratch the bulb Taillamp Assemblies 1 Turn signal lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb 2 Backup lamp 21 W 32 cp bulb 3 Side marker lamp 10 W 6 c...

Page 95: ... Lamps 5 W bulb Loosen both the securing screws 1 remove lamp and take out bulb Spark Plugs Remove and install spark plugs only with combination wrench from the vehicle tool kit or with a recommended spark plug wrench Tightening torque 300 E 4MATIC 8 15 ft lb 1 0 2 0 Nm 300 E 2 8 300 E 300 CE 400 E 500 E 1 5 2 4 ft lb 20 30 Nm For approved spark plugs see Technical Data 93 Practical Hints ...

Page 96: ...c motor Turn socket wrench manually to open or close roof as desired To slide the roof closed or to raise the roof at the rear turn clock wise To slide the roof open or to lower the roof at the rear turn counter clockwise Manual Release of Fuel Filler Flap Sedan Bend the top of the right trunk panel down slightly Pull the manual release knob while simultaneously opening the fuel filler flap Coupe ...

Page 97: ... on a label in the lid of the fuse box The numbers and letters above the fuses correspond to the ones on the label To gain access to the fuses re lease clamp 1 lift the fuse box cover up and remove Towing the Vehicle The rear towing eye is located at the right below the bumper The front towing eye is located on the passenger side behind a flap in the bumper panel Flap removal Insert finger in the ...

Page 98: ...aged and will apply the rear wheel brakes 300 E 4MATIC When towing the vehicle with the front or rear wheels raised a speed of 30 mph 50 km h and a distance of 30 miles 50 km should not be exceeded Move the switch of the service valve to position 2 see Index For towing over greater distances with the front axle raised dis connect the drive shaft at the rear axle drive flange and for towing with th...

Page 99: ...led vehicle in the usual manner 6 After the engine has started remove jumper cables by exactly reversing the above installation sequence starting with the last connection made first When removing each clamp make sure that it does not touch any other metal while the other end is still attached Important A discharged battery can freeze at approx 14 F 10 C In that case it must be thawed out before ju...

Page 100: ...tone chipping or other damage Any damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent the start of corrosion In doing so do not neglect the underside of the car A prere quisite for a thorough check is a washing of the underbody fol lowed by a thorough inspection Damaged areas need to be re undercoated Your vehicle has been treated at the factory with a wax base rustproofing in the body caviti...

Page 101: ...sh in particular one of the older installations rewipe the reces sed sections in the taillamps designed to prevent soiling if necessary No solvents fuels thinners etc must be used In the winter thoroughly remove all traces of road salt as soon as possible When washing the underbody do not forget to clean the inner sides of the wheels Note It is advisable to lock the trunk lid before using an autom...

Page 102: ...e scouring agents Steering Wheel and Selector Lever Wipe with a damp cloth and dry throughly or clean with MB Leather Cleaner Hard Plastic Trim Items Headliner etc Pour MB Plastic Cleaner onto soft lint free cloth and apply with light pressure Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring e g when wet etc may cause the upholstery to become...

Page 103: ...tick for quick and provisional repairs of minor paint damage i e chips from stones car doors etc Automatic Antenna For trouble free operation of the automatic antenna we recom mend to clean the antenna mast periodically Ornamental Moldings For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome plated parts use a chrome cleaner Light Alloy Wheels MB Autoshampoo should be used for regular cleaning of th...

Page 104: ...Depress release button 1 be neath the seatback covering material and pull head restraint up sharply holding it by the left head restraint post viewed in driving direction Then pull out head restraint completely with both hands Installation Insert the head restraint and push it down to the stop Check if the highest position can be reached by pushing the switch up for approximately 5 seconds Adjust ...

Page 105: ... downward 2 and remove Installation Press safety tab of new wiper blade down Insert wiper blade between the tabs 3 on the wiper arm and slide into end of wiper arm Then press safety tab up ward until it locks in place Note Do not open engine hood with wiper arm folded forward Headlamp Wiper Blades Removal Fold wiper arm forward Pull wiper blade up to remove Installation Place wiper blade straight ...

Page 106: ... Parts Service All authorized Mercedes Benz dealers maintain a stock of ori ginal spare parts required for maintenance and repair work In addition strategically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service More than 300 000 different spare parts even for older models are available Mercedes Benz original spare parts are subjected to the most stringent quality inspecti...

Page 107: ...0 E Layout of Poly V belt Drive 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Crankshaft 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Fan 5 Air pump 6 Alternator 7 Idler pulley 8 Power steering pump 9 Coolant pump For dimensions of the poly V belt see Technical Data in Index ...

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Page 109: ...10 300 E 300 CE 112 300 E 4MATIC 114 400 E 116 500 E 118 Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc 120 Capacities 120 Engine Oils 123 Air Conditioner Refrigerant 123 Brake Fluid 123 Premium Unleaded Gasoline 123 Fuel Requirements 124 Gasoline Additives 124 Coolants 125 Consumer Information 126 Problems with your Vehicle 127 Reporting Safety Defects 128 ...

Page 110: ... No 4 Engine No 400 E 500 E front center 5 Body No and Paintwork No 6 Information Tag California version Vacuum line routing for emission control system 7 Emission Control Tag Identification Plates When ordering spare parts please specify vehicle identification and engine numbers 108 ...

Page 111: ...tive parts in accordance with the terms of the following war ranties 1 New vehicle limited warranty 2 Emission systems warranty 3 Emission performance warranty 4 California emission control systems warranty Loss of Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Should you lose your Owner s Service and Warranty Policy Booklet have your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer arrange for a replacement It will be maile...

Page 112: ...Nm 3750 rpm Maximum engine speed 6400 rpm Firing order 1 5 3 6 2 4 Poly V belt 2445 mm 110 Rims Tires Rims light alloy rims 6 1 2 J x 15 H 2 Wheel offset 1 9 in 48 mm Summer tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 V Winter tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 T M S Electrical System Alternator 14V 90 A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 62 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 9 DCO Beru 14 F 9 DUO Champion C...

Page 113: ...oad max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 187 2 in 4755 mm Overall vehicle width 68 5 in 1740 mm Overall height 56 3 in 1431 mm Wheel base 110 2 in 2800 mm Track front 59 1 in 1501 mm Track rear 58 7 in 1491 mm 111 ...

Page 114: ... to the standard vehicle See an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer for the correspon ding data of all special bodies and special equipment 112 Rims Tires Standard model without Sportline option Rims light alloy rims 61 2 J x 1 5 H 2 Wheel offset 300 E 1 9 in 48 mm 300 CE 1 7 in 44 mm Summer tires Radial ply tires 300 E 300 CE 195 65 R 15 91 V 195 65 ZR 15 Winter tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 ...

Page 115: ...oad max 100 kg 220 lb Main Dimensions 300 E Overall vehicle length 187 2 in 4755 mm Overall vehicle width 68 5 in 1740 mm Overall height 56 3 in 1431 mm Wheel base 110 2 in 2800 mm Track front 59 1 in 1501 mm Track rear 58 7 in 1491 mm Main Dimensions 300 CE Overall vehicle length 183 9 in 4670 mm Overall vehicle width 68 5 in 1740 mm Overall height 54 9 in 1395 mm Wheel base 106 9 in 2715 mm Trac...

Page 116: ...m 4400 rpm Maximum engine speed 6450 rpm Firing order 1 5 3 6 2 4 Poly V belt 2415 mm 114 Rims Tires Rims light alloy rims Wheel offset 61 2J x 15 H 2 1 9 in 48 mm Summer tires Radial ply tires 195 65 ZR 15 Winter tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 T M S Electrical System Alternator 14 V 80 A Starter motor 12 V 1 7 kW Battery 12 V 62 Ah Spark plugs Bosch H 9 DCO Electrode gap Beru 14 K 9 DUO Ch...

Page 117: ... load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 187 2 in 4755 mm Overall vehicle width 68 5 in 1740 mm Overall height 57 1 in 1451 mm Wheel base 110 2 in 2800 mm Track front 58 9 in 1497 mm Track rear 58 5 in 1485 mm 115 ...

Page 118: ... speed 6000 rpm Firing order 1 5 4 8 6 3 7 2 Poly V belt 2460 mm 116 Rims Tires Rims light alloy rims Wheel offset 61 2J x 15 H 2 1 7 in 44 mm Summer tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 V Winter tires Radial ply tires 195 65 R 15 91 T M S Electrical System Alternator 14 V 110 A Starter motor 12 V 1 8 kW Battery 12 V 100 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 9 DCO Electrode gap Beru 14 F 9 DUO Champion C 12 YCC...

Page 119: ...Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 187 2 in 4755 mm Overall vehicle width 68 5 in 1740 mm Overall height 56 3 in 1431 mm Wheel base 110 2 in 2800 mm Track front 59 1 in 1501 mm Track rear 58 7 in 1491 mm 117 ...

Page 120: ...ximum engine speed 6000 rpm Firing order 1 5 4 8 6 3 7 2 Poly V belt 2460 mm 118 Rims Tires Rims light alloy rims 8J x 16 H 2 Wheel offset 1 33 in 34 mm Summer tires Radial ply tires 225 55 ZR 16 Winter tires Radial ply tires 225 55 R 16 95 H M S Electrical System Alternator 14 V 110 A Starter motor 12 V 1 8 kW Battery 12 V 100 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F 9 DCO Beru 14 F 9 DUO Champion C 12 YCC Electro...

Page 121: ...Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg Main Dimensions Overall vehicle length 187 2 in 4755 mm Overall vehicle width 70 7 in 1796 mm Overall height 55 4 in 1408 mm Wheel base 110 2 in 2800 mm Track front 60 6 in 1538 mm Track rear 60 2 in 1529 mm 119 ...

Page 122: ...and recommended by us Inquire at your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Fuels Coolants Lubricants etc Capacities Capacity Engine with oil filter 300 E 2 8 300 E 300 CE 7 9 US qt 7 5 I 300 E 4MATIC 6 9 US qt 6 5 I 400 E 500 E 8 5 US qt 8 0 I 120 Fuels coolants lubricants etc Recommended engine oils ...

Page 123: ...00 E 4MATIC 0 7 US qt 0 7 I Automatic transmission fluid Front axle 300 E 4MATIC 1 1 US qt 1 0 I Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 90 Rear axle 300 E 2 8 300 E 1 2 US qt 1 1 I Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 90 Rear axle 300 CE 400 E 500 E 1 4 US qt 1 3 I Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 85 W 90 Rear axle 300 E 4MATIC 1 2 US qt 1 1 I Hypoid gear oil SAE 90 for limited slip differential Hydraulic system for 4MATIC 300...

Page 124: ...90 I approx 3 0 US gal 11 5 I Premium unleaded gasoline Posted Octane 91 Average of 96 RON 86 MON Cooling system 300 E 2 8 300 E 300 CE 300 E 4MATIC approx 10 0 US qt 9 5 I MB Anticorrosion antifreeze Cooling system 400 E 500 E approx 16 4 US qt 15 5 I MB Anticorrosion antifreeze Air conditioner system R 134a refrigerant and special lubricant Never R 12 1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate S and...

Page 125: ...thus re ducing the system s efficiency The brake fluid must therefore be replaced every two years prefer ably in the spring It is recommended to use only brake fluid approved by Mercedes Benz Your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer will provide you with additional information Brake Fluid Premium Unleaded Gasoline Caution To maintain the engine s dura bility and performance premium unleaded gasoline m...

Page 126: ...et all other fuel requirements such as resistance to spark knock boiling range vapor pressure etc Gasoline Additives A major concern among engine manufacturers is carbon build up caused by gasoline Mercedes Benz recommends to use only quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build up of carbon deposits After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon deposits can...

Page 127: ...level have cooling system checked for signs of leakage The water in the cooling system must meet minimum require ments which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water If you are not sure about the water quality consult your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer Anticorrosion antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts The use of alu minum components in motor vehicle engines necessit...

Page 128: ...the tire s abi lity to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled con ditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con crete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include corner ing turning traction Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the hi...

Page 129: ...ction please discuss the problem with the dealership management or if necessary contact the Owner Service Manager at the Mercedes Benz Regional Office nearest you see Owner s Service and Warranty Information booklet for addresses You may also write directly to us at the following addresses In the U S A Owner Service Department Mercedes Benz of North America Inc One Mercedes Drive Montvale NJ 07645...

Page 130: ...ion to notifying Mercedes Benz of North America Inc 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 may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Mercedes Benz of North America Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safet...

Page 131: ...Index ...

Page 132: ...0 Catalytic converter 14 Cellular telephone 60 Central locking system 29 Child restraint 35 42 46 48 Cleaning and care of the vehicle 98 Combination switch 51 Consumer information 126 Coolant level low Adding coolant 81 Low engine coolant level warning lamp 70 Coolant level checking 81 Coolant temperature gauge 69 70 Coolants 125 Cruise control 66 Doors Locking and unlocking 28 Opening the doors 2...

Page 133: ...cle 27 Lamps exterior Fog lamps 50 91 Headlamps 50 69 91 High mounted stop lamp 93 License plate lamp 50 93 Taillamps 50 92 99 Layout of poly V belt drive 105 Lighter 54 Low engine oil Level warning lamp 68 Orthopedic seat backrest 34 Outside temperature indicator 70 Parking brake 1 5 1 6 18 54 6 2 6 4 66 71 73 83 85 8 7 88 96 Power seats front 32 Power windows 59 Problems with your vehicle 127 Re...

Page 134: ...9 Storage compartment below trunk floor 84 Stowing things in the vehicle 84 Sun visors 58 Supplemental restraint system SRS 38 43 Technical data 110 Tire inflation pressure 89 Tires 1 7 1 8 7 3 7 4 7 7 7 8 8 6 8 7 89 110 112 114 116 118 126 Towing the vehicle 95 Traveling abroad 77 Trunk lamp 84 Turn signals 5 1 5 2 Vanity mirror 58 Vehicle jack 85 Vehicle tools 84 Warranty coverage 109 Wheels All...

Page 135: ...hicle please contact your authorized Mercedes Benz dealer We consider this to be the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle Warning To help avoid personal injury be extremely careful when performing any maintenance work or repairs Improper or incomplete ser vice may damage the vehicle or its equipment which may in turn result in personal injury If you have any question ab...

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Page 138: ...le pressure in tank has been released then remove the cap 2 Tire Inflation Pressure Check at least every two weeks For details see Index 3 Coolant Level See Index 4 Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System See Index 5 Engine Oil Level See Index 6 Brake Fluid See Index Vehicle Lighting Check function and cleanliness For replacement of light bulbs see Index ...

Page 139: ...arking level 2 1 US qt 2 0 I Recommended engine oils see Index Automatic Transmission Automatic transmission fluid For level checks refer to Index Coolant For normal replenishment use water potable water quality For further information e g anticorrosion antifreeze refer to Index Spark Plugs Approved spark plugs refer to Technical Data also see Index Bulbs High and low beams Halogen type 9004 auxil...

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