2006 Mercedes-benz E Class Wagon Owners Manual

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1-800-387-0100. 296 USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 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 subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Controls in detail Useful features 297 298 Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care 299 Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) In the “Operation” section you will find de- tailed information on operating, maintain- ing and caring for your vehicle. 300 The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis- fied you will be with its performance later on. 앫 Drive your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but moderate vehicle and engine speeds. 앫 During this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle driving) and excessive en- gine speeds (no more than 2/3 of maximum rpm in each gear). 앫 Avoid accelerating by kick-down. 앫 Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the selector lever. 앫 Select positions 3, 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds (for hill driving). 앫 Select C as the preferred shift program (컄 page 189) for the first 1000 miles (1500 km). After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum. Additional instructions for AMG vehi- cles: 앫 During the first 1000 miles (1500 km), do not exceed a speed of 85 mph (140 km/h). 앫 During this period, avoid engine speeds above 4500 rpm in each gear. All of the above, as may apply to your vehi- cle type, also apply when driving the first 1000 miles (1500 km) after the engine or the rear differential has been replaced. Always obey applicable speed limits. Operation Driving instructions Drinking and driving Pedals Warning! Warning! Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times. Ob- jects stored in this area may impair pedal movement. Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina- tions. Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes, perceptions and judgment. The possibility of a serious or even fatal ac- cident are greatly increased when you drink or take drugs and drive. Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow anyone to drive who has been drinking or taking drugs. 왔 Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, de- pends on driving habits and operating con- ditions. To save fuel you should: 앫 Keep tires at the recommended infla- tion pressures. 앫 Remove unnecessary loads. 앫 Remove roof rack when not in use. 앫 Allow engine to warm up under low load use. 앫 Avoid frequent acceleration and decel- eration. 앫 Have all maintenance work performed at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet and as required by the Maintenance System. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in hilly area. 301 Operation Driving instructions Power assistance Warning! The brake system requires electrical energy for operation. A malfunction in the vehicle’s power supply or electrical system may impair brake sys- tem operation and switch it into its emer- gency operation mode. In such a case, the red brake warning lamp (컄 page 374) and warning messages in the instrument cluster (컄 page 383) come on while driving. To brake, the driver must then apply signifi- cantly greater brake pedal pressure and de- press the pedal much further to obtain the expected braking effect. If necessary, apply full pressure to the brake pedal. Brakes may only be applied to the front wheels. Stop- ping distance is increased! 302 If there is a malfunction in the electrohy- draulic brake system, we recommend that the vehicle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. A tow bar must be used if circumstances do not permit the use of the recommended towing methods and the vehicle requires towing with all four wheels on the ground. Towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground is only permissible for distances up to 30 miles (50 km) and at a speed not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). For more information, refer to “Towing the vehicle” (컄 page 458). For more information, see “Electrohydraulic brake system” (컄 page 96). With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve- hicle. Brakes Warning! After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through wa- ter deep enough to wet brake components, the 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 the brake pedal will cause excessive and premature wear of the brake pads. It can also result in the brakes overheating, thereby significantly reducing their effec- tiveness. It may not be possible to stop the vehicle in sufficient time to avoid an acci- dent. To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advisable to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to parking. The heat generated serves to dry the brakes. If your brake system is normally only sub- jected to moderate loads, you should occa- sionally test the effectiveness of the brakes by applying above-normal braking pressure at higher speeds. This will also enhance the grip of the brake pads. Warning! Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out these braking ma- neuvers. Refer to the description of the Brake Assist System (BAS) (컄 page 93). If the parking brake is released and the brake warning lamp in the instrument clus- ter stays on, there is a malfunction in the electrohydraulic brake system (컄 page 96) or the brake fluid level in the reservoir is too low. Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may be the reason for low brake fluid in the res- ervoir. Have the brake system inspected by quali- fied technicians immediately. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. All checks and service 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. Operation Driving instructions Warning! If other than recommended brake pads are installed, or other than recommended brake fluid is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired. This could result in an accident. Be certain to read and observe the warning notices on brake pad replacement (컄 page 397). When driving down long and steep grades, relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use the engine’s braking power. This helps pre- vent overheating of the brakes and re- duces brake pad wear. After hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately park, so that the air stream will cool down the brakes faster. 303 Operation Driving instructions Driving off Parking Apply the brakes to test them briefly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic. Warm up the engine smoothly. Do not place full load on the engine until the oper- ating temperature has been reached. When starting off on a slippery surface, do not allow a drive wheel to spin for an ex- tended period with the ESP® switched off. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Simultaneously depressing the acceler- ator pedal and applying the brake re- duces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. Set the parking brake whenever park- ing or leaving the vehicle. In addition, move gear selector lever to position P. When parking on hills, always set the parking brake and turn front wheel against road curb. Warning! Do not park this vehicle in areas where com- bustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves 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 as a re- sult of vehicle movement, before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle always: 앫 Keep right foot on brake pedal. 앫 Firmly depress parking brake pedal. 304 앫 Move the gear selector lever to position P. 앫 Slowly release brake pedal. 앫 When parked on an incline, turn front wheel towards the road curb. 앫 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, or press KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button (vehi- cles with KEYLESS-GO*). 앫 Take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock vehicle when leaving. Operation Driving instructions The treadwear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Warning! Tires Warning! Warning! If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that possi- ble damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on the hazard warning flash- ers, carefully slow down, and drive with cau- tion to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have the vehicle towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for repairs. Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and be- come visible at a tread depth of approxi- mately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be re- placed. Although the applicable federal motor vehi- cle safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators (TWI) be- come visible at approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), we recommend that you do not al- low your tires to wear down to that level. As tread depth approaches 1/8 in (3 mm), the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply reduced. Depending upon the weather and/or road surface (conditions), the tire traction varies widely. Specified tire inflation pressures must be maintained. This applies particularly if the tires are subjected to high loads (e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temper- atures). Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control of the vehicle. Continued driving with a flat tire or driving at high speed with a flat tire will cause excessive heat build-up and possibly a fire. Hydroplaning Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road, hydroplaning may occur, even at low speeds and with new tires. Reduce vehicle speed, avoid track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in the rain. 305 Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires (컄 page 355) with a minimum tread depth of approximately 1/6 in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the winter season to make sure normal balanced handling characteristics. On packed snow, they can reduce your stopping distance compared to summer tires. Stopping distance, however, is still considerably greater than when the road is not covered with snow or ice. Exercise ap- propriate caution. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Tire speed rating Regardless of the tire speed rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use pru- dent driving speeds appropriate to prevail- ing conditions. Warning! Even when permitted by law, never operate a vehicle at speeds greater than the maxi- mum speed rating of the tires. Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are rated can lead to sudden tire fail- ure, causing loss of vehicle control and pos- sibly resulting in an accident and/or personal injury and possible death, for you and for others. Operation Driving instructions Tire traction The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road. You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road whenever the outside temperatures are close to the freezing point. Warning! If ice has formed on the road, tire traction will be substantially reduced. Under such weather conditions, drive, steer and brake with extreme caution. 306 E 350 4MATIC (Sport Package*)1 E 500 4MATIC (Sport Package*) Your vehicle is factory equipped with “Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). For information on speed ratings for winter tires, see “Winter driving” (컄 page 355). For additional general information on tire speed markings on tire sidewall, see “Tire speed rating” (컄 page 352). E 350, E 350 4MATIC E 500, E 500 4MATIC E 350 (Appearance Package*) Your vehicle is factory equipped with “H”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). E 350 (Sport Package*) E 500 (Sport Package*) E 55 AMG Your vehicle is factory equipped with “ZR”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of above 149 mph (240 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). E 55 AMG: An electronic speed limiter pre- vents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). 1 Not available in Canada. Operation Driving instructions Winter driving instructions The most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt acceleration, braking and steering maneuvers. Do not use the cruise control system under such conditions. When the vehicle is in danger of skidding, move gear selector lever to position N. Try to keep the vehicle under control by cor- rective steering action. For more information on driving with snow chains, see “Snow chains” (컄 page 356). Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi- cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre- vent this type of control loss. 307 Operation Driving instructions Road salts and chemicals can adversely af- fect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produce the normal 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 being driven on salt-treated roads, the braking efficien- cy should be tested as soon as possible af- ter driving is resumed. Warning! Standing water If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaust pipe and from around the vehicle with the engine running. Otherwise, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle in- terior resulting in unconsciousness and death. To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation, open a window slightly on the side of the ve- hicle not facing the wind. Warning! Warning! Make sure not to endanger any other road users when carrying out these braking ma- neuvers. 308 The outside temperature indicator is not de- signed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. In- dicated temperatures just above the freez- ing point do not guarantee that the road surface is free of ice. For more information, see “Winter driving” (컄 page 355). Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown depth. Before driving through water, determine its depth. Never accelerate before driving into water. The bow wave could force water into the engine and auxiliary equip- ment, thus damaging them. If you must drive through standing wa- ter, drive slowly to prevent water from entering the passenger compartment or the engine compartment. Water in these areas could cause damage to electrical components or wiring of the engine or transmission, or could result in water being ingested by the engine through the air intake causing severe internal engine damage. Any such dam- age is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Operation Driving instructions Passenger compartment Control and operation of radio trans- mitter Telephones and two-way radios Warning! Always fasten items being carried as secure- ly as possible. In an accident, during hard braking or sud- den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. The cargo compartment is the preferred place to carry objects. Driving abroad Abroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you should request pertinent information from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. COMAND, radio and telephone* Warning! Please do not 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. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate- ly 14 m) every second. 1 Observe all legal requirements. Warning! Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with- out being connected to an external antenna) from inside the vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc- tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos- sibly resulting in an accident and/or personal injury. Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele- phone or a citizens band unit should only be used inside the vehicle if they are con- nected to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle. Refer to the radio transmitter operation in- structions regarding use of an external an- tenna. 309 Warning! Emission control 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 come into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could be ignited and cause a vehicle fire. Certain systems of the engine serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissible limits required by law. These systems, of course, will function properly only when maintained strictly ac- cording to factory specifications. Any ad- justments on the engine should, therefore, be carried out only by qualified Mercedes-Benz Center authorized techni- cians. Engine adjustments should not be altered in any way. Moreover, the specified service jobs must be carried out regularly according to Mercedes-Benz servicing re- quirements. For details refer to the Maintenance Booklet. Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Your vehicle is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial con- trol of the pollutants in the exhaust emis- sions. Keep your vehicle in proper operating condition by following our rec- ommended maintenance instructions as outlined in your Maintenance Booklet. To prevent damage to the catalytic con- verters, only use premium unleaded gasoline in this vehicle. Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should be repaired promptly. Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter, causing it to overheat, which could po- tentially start a fire. 310 Warning! Coolant temperature Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon- sciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive only with at least one win- dow fully open at all times. During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem- perature may rise close to approximately 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature over 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious en- gine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Operation Driving instructions Warning! 앫 Driving when your engine is badly over- heated can cause some fluids, which may have leaked into the engine com- partment, to catch fire. You could be se- riously burned. 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and 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 and do not stand near the vehicle until the engine has cooled down. 311 Operation At the gas station Refueling Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious injury. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extin- guish all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking materials near gasoline! The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the remote control automatically locks/unlocks the fuel filler flap. 312 왘 Turn the fuel cap to the left and hold on to it until possible pressure is released. 왘 Take off the cap and set it in the recess on the fuel filler flap. To prevent fuel vapors from escaping into open air, fully insert filler nozzle unit. 왘 Only fill your tank until the filler nozzle unit cuts out – do not top up or over- fill. Warning! Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pres- sure in the system which could cause a gas discharge. This could cause the gasoline to spray back out when removing the fuel pump nozzle, which could cause personal in- jury. 왘 Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise until it audibly engages. 왘 Close the fuel filler flap. 왘 Turn the engine off 앫 by turning the SmartKey to position 0. 앫 by pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button. Open the driv- er’s door (with the driver’s door open, starter switch is now in position 0, same as SmartKey re- moved from starter switch). 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. 왘 Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at the point indicated by the arrow. The fuel filler flap springs open. i Leaving the engine running and the fuel cap open can cause the yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp to flash and the ? malfunction indicator lamp (USA only) or the ± malfunction in- dicator lamp (Canada only) to illumi- nate. For more information, see also “Practi- cal hints” (컄 page 375). Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum Posted Octane Rating of 91 (average of 96 RON/86 MON). Information on gasoline quality can normally be found on the fuel pump. For more information on gasoline, see the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet. Check regularly and before a long trip 1 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system* 2 Brake fluid 3 Coolant level Opening the hood, see (컄 page 315). Operation At the gas station Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* For information on refilling the reservoir, see “Windshield washer system and head- lamp cleaning system*” (컄 page 323). Brake fluid If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks immediately. Noti- fy an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see “Practical hints” (컄 page 374). For information on brake fluid, see “Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.” (컄 page 485). 313 Operation At the gas station Coolant For normal replenishing, use water (pota- ble water quality). For more information on coolant, see “Coolant level” (컄 page 321) and see “Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.” (컄 page 482). Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness. For more information on replacing light bulbs, see “Replacing bulbs” (컄 page 431). For more information, see “Exterior lamp switch” (컄 page 143). Engine oil level For more information on engine oil level, see “Engine oil” (컄 page 316). Tire inflation pressure For more information, see “Checking tire inflation pressure” (컄 page 335). 314 Operation Engine compartment 왘 Pull lever 1 downwards. 왘 Pull handle 2 to its stop out of radia- 왔 Engine compartment Hood Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. Opening The hood is unlocked and handle 2 will extend out of the radiator grille. To avoid damage to the windshield wip- ers or hood, never open the hood if the wiper arms are folded forward away from the windshield. tor grille. 왘 Pull up on the hood (do not pull up on the handle) and then release it. The hood will be automatically held open at shoulder height by gas-filled struts. Warning! To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of moving parts when the hood is open and the engine is running. Make sure the hood is properly closed before driving. When closing the hood, use extreme caution not to catch hands or fingers. The radiator fan may continue to run for ap- proximately 30 seconds or even restart af- ter the engine has been turned off. Stay clear of fan blades. 315 1 Hood release 2 Handle for opening the hood Operation Engine compartment Warning! Closing Warning! Be careful that you do not close the hood on anyone. 왘 Let the hood drop from a height of ap- proximately 1 ft (30 cm). The hood will lock audibly. 왘 Check to make sure the hood is fully closed. If you can raise the hood at a point above the headlamps, then it is not properly closed. Open it again and let it drop with somewhat greater force. If you see flames or smoke coming from the engine compartment, or if the coolant tem- perature gauge indicates that the engine is overheated, do not open the hood. Move away from vehicle and do not open the hood until the engine has cooled. If necessary, call the fire department. Warning! The engine is equipped with a transistorized ignition system. Because of the high voltage it is dangerous to touch any components (ig- nition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic socket) of the ignition system 앫 with the engine running 앫 while starting the engine 앫 if ignition is “on” and the engine is turned manually 316 Engine oil The amount of oil your engine needs will depend on a number of factors, including driving style. Higher oil consumption can occur when 앫 the vehicle is new 앫 the vehicle is driven frequently at higher engine speeds Engine oil consumption checks should only be made after the vehicle break-in period. Do not use any special lubricant addi- tives, as these may damage the drive assemblies. Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. More information on this subject is available at any Mercedes-Benz Center. Checking engine oil level with the con- trol system (E 500, E 55 AMG) When checking the oil level 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground 앫 with the engine at operating tempera- ture, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off 앫 with the engine not at operating tem- perature yet, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off To check the engine oil level via the multi- function display, do the following: 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). The standard display (컄 page 155) should appear in the multifunction display. 왘 Press button k or j on the mul- tifunction steering wheel until the fol- lowing message is seen in the multifunction display: One of the following messages will subsequently appear in the multifunc- tion display: 앫 Engine oil level ok 앫 Add 1.0 Qt. to reach max. oil level (Canada: 1.0 Liter) 앫 Add 1.5 Qts. to reach max. oil level (Canada: 1.5 Liters) 앫 Add 2.0 Qts. to reach max. oil level (Canada: 2.0 Liters) Operation Engine compartment If you want to interrupt the checking procedure, press button k or j on the multifunction steering wheel. 왘 If necessary, add engine oil. For adding engine oil, see (컄 page 319). For more information on engine oil, see the “Technical data” section (컄 page 482) and (컄 page 485). Other display messages If the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* is not in position 2, the following message will appear: Switch ignition on to check engine oil level 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36). If you see the message: Observe waiting period 컄컄 317 Operation Engine compartment 컄컄 왘 If engine is at operating temperature, wait 5 minutes before repeating check procedure. If there is excess engine oil with the engine at operating temperature, the following message will appear: 왘 If engine is not at operating tempera- ture yet, wait 30 minutes before repeating check procedure. If you see the message: Engine oil level Not when engine on 왘 Turn off the engine. 왘 If the engine is at operating tempera- ture, wait 5 minutes before checking oil. 왘 If the engine is not at operating temper- ature yet, you must wait 30 minutes before checking oil. Engine oil level Reduce oil level 왘 Have excess oil siphoned or drained off. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For more information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 404). Checking engine oil level with the oil dipstick (E 350 only) When checking the oil level 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground 앫 with the engine at operating tempera- ture, the vehicle must have been sta- tionary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off 앫 with the engine not at operating tem- perature yet, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 30 minutes with the engine turned off 318 Operation Engine compartment 왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 again after Adding engine oil approximately 3 seconds to obtain ac- curate reading. The oil level is correct when it is be- tween the lower (min) mark 3 and upper (max) mark 2 of oil dipstick 1. The filling quantity between the upper and lower marks on the oil dipstick is approximately 2.1 US qt. (2.0 l). 왘 If necessary, add engine oil. For adding engine oil, see “Adding en- gine oil”. For more information on engine oil, see “Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.” (컄 page 482). For more information on messages in the multifunction display concerning engine oil, see the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 383). Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles). For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet in your ve- hicle literature portfolio, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Using engine oils and oil filters of spec- ification other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles), or changing of oil and oil filter at change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles) will result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 319 1 Oil dipstick 2 Upper (max) mark 3 Lower (min) mark To check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick, do the following: 왘 Open the hood (컄 page 315). 왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1. 왘 Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean. 왘 Fully insert oil dipstick 1 into the dipstick guide tube. Operation Engine compartment E 350 E 500 320 Transmission fluid level The transmission fluid level does not need to be checked. If you notice transmission fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions, have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center check the transmission. 왘 Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. 왘 Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to overfill with oil. Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water. Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 왘 Screw filler cap 1 back on filler neck. For more information on engine oil, see the “Technical data” section (컄 page 482) and (컄 page 485). Coolant level The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine must be cool. The coolant expansion tank is located on the driver’s side of the engine compart- ment. Warning! In order to avoid any possibly serious burns: 앫 Use extreme caution when opening the hood if there are any signs of steam or coolant leaking from the cooling system, or if the coolant temperature gauge indi- cates that the coolant is overheated. 앫 Do not remove pressure cap on coolant reservoir if coolant temperature is above 158°F (70°C). Allow engine to cool down before removing cap. The coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and is under pressure. 앫 Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts. Antifreeze contains ethylene gly- col which may burn if it comes into con- tact with hot engine parts. 앫 Using a rag, slowly open the cap approx- imately 1/2 turn to relieve excess pres- sure. If opened immediately, scalding hot fluid and steam will be blown out un- der pressure. Operation Engine compartment 왘 Continue turning the cap to the left and remove it. The coolant level is correct if the level: 앫 for cold coolant: reaches the black top part of the reservoir 앫 for warm coolant: is approximately 0.6 in (1.5 cm) higher 왘 Add coolant as required. 왘 Replace and tighten cap. For more information on coolant, see the “Technical data” section (컄 page 487). 1 Coolant expansion tank 왘 Using a rag, turn the cap slowly approx- imately one half turn to the left to re- lease any excess pressure. 321 Operation Engine compartment Batteries Your vehicle is equipped with two batteries: 앫 Main battery (located in the cargo compartment). 앫 Auxiliary battery (located in the engine compartment). These batteries should always be suffi- ciently charged in order to achieve their rated service life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery maintenance intervals. If you use your vehicle mostly for short-dis- tance trips, you will need to have the bat- tery charge checked more frequently. 322 E Wear eye protection. C Keep children away. F Follow the instructions in this Operator’s Manual. Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling. When replacing batteries, always use bat- teries approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about steps you need to observe. G Observe all safety instructions and precautions when handling automotive batteries. A Risk of explosion D Keep flames or sparks away from battery. Do not smoke. B Battery acid is caustic. Do not allow it to come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with clean water and seek medical help if necessary. During all seasons, add MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” to water. Premix the windshield washer fluid in a suitable container. 왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or commercially available premixed wind- shield washer solvent/antifreeze, de- pending on ambient temperatures). Always use washer solvent/antifreeze where temperatures may fall below freezing point. Failure to do so could re- sult in damage to the washer sys- tem/reservoir. Operation Engine compartment Warning! Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- ble. Do not spill washer solvent/ antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You could be seriously burned. Only use washer fluid which is suitable for plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can damage the plastic lenses of the headlamps. For more information, see “Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio” (컄 page 490). Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment. 1 Washer fluid reservoir Fluid for the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system is supplied from the windshield washer reservoir. It has a capacity of: 앫 4.8 US qt (4.5 l) in vehicles without headlamp cleaning system 앫 7.4 US qt (7.0 l) in vehicles with head- lamp cleaning system 323 Operation Tires and wheels See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommend- ed rims and tires for summer and winter operation. They can also offer advice con- cerning tire service and purchase. Warning! Replace rims or tires with the same designa- tion, manufacturer and type as shown on the original part. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further informa- tion. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are mounted: 앫 The wheel brakes or suspension compo- nents can be damaged. 앫 The correct operating clearance of the wheels and the tires are no longer guar- anteed. 324 Warning! Important guidelines Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have sustained damage, replace them. When replacing rims, only use Genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the particular rim type. Failure to do so can re- sult in the bolts loosening and possibly an accident. Retreaded tires are not tested or recom- mended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous damage cannot always be recognized on retreads. Mercedes-Benz can therefore not assure the operating safety of the vehicle when such tires are used. 앫 Only use sets of tires and rims of the same type and make. 앫 Tires must be of the correct size for the rim. 앫 Break in new tires for approximately 60 miles (100 km) at moderate speeds. 앫 Regularly check the tires and rims for damage. Dented or bent rims can cause tire inflation pressure loss and damage to the tire beads. 앫 If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire inflation pressure and correct as required. 앫 Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1/8 in (3 mm). 앫 When replacing individual tires, you should mount new tires on the front wheels first (on vehicles with same-sized wheels all around). Operation Tires and wheels Tire care and maintenance Warning! Regularly check the tires for damage. Dam- aged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have sustained damage, replace them. Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. For more informa- tion on checking tire inflation pressure, see “Recommended tire inflation pres- sure” (컄 page 333). Tire inspection Every time you check your tire inflation pressure, you should also inspect your tires for the following: 앫 excessive treadwear (컄 page 326) 앫 cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber Life of tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: 앫 Driving style 앫 Tire inflation pressure 앫 Distance driven 앫 bumps, bulges, cuts, cracks or splits in the tread or side of the tire Warning! Tires and spare tire should be replaced after 6 years, regardless of the remaining tread. Replace the tire if you find any of the above 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 replaced when necessary. 325 Operation Tires and wheels Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1⁄8 in (3 mm). Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approx- imately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be replaced. Recommended minimum tire tread depth: 앫 Summer tires 1/8 in (3 mm) 앫 Winter tires 1/6 in (4 mm) Warning! Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators (TWI) become visible at approximately 1/16 in (1.6 mm), we recom- mend that you do not allow your tires 326 to wear down to that level. As tread depth approaches 1/8 in (3 mm), the adhesion properties on a wet road are sharply re- duced. Depending upon the weather and/or road surface (conditions), the tire traction varies widely. Storing tires Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with oil, grease and gasoline. Cleaning tires Never use a round nozzle to power wash tires. The intense jet of water can result in damage to the tire. Always replace a damaged tire. 1 TWI (Tread Wear Indicator) The treadwear indicator appears as a solid band across the tread. Operation Tires and wheels Direction of rotation Loading the vehicle 앫 The Certification label, also found on Unidirectional tires offer added advan- tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor- mance. To benefit, however, you must make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified. An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of rotation (spinning) of the tire. Spare wheels may be mounted against the direction of rotation (spinning) even with a unidirectional tire for temporary use only until the regular drive wheel has been repaired or replaced. Always observe and follow applicable tempo- rary use restrictions and speed limita- tions indicated on the spare wheel. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. 앫 The Tire and Loading Information placard (Example A) or the Vehicle Tire Information placard (Example B) can be found on the driver’s door B-pillar. This placard tells you important information about the number of people that can be in the vehicle and the total weight that can be carried in the vehicle. It also contains information on the proper size and recommended tire inflation pressures for the original equipment tires on your vehicle. 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 the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. The Certification label also tells you about the front and rear axle weight capacity, called the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). The GAWR is the total allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). Never exceed the GVWR or GAWR for either the front axle or rear axle. 327 Operation Tires and wheels 1 Driver’s door B-pillar Following is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the two placards with regards to loading your vehi- cle. 328 Data shown on placard examples are for illustration purposes only. Load lim- it data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illus- trations below. Refer to placard on ve- hicle for actual data specific to your vehicle. Placard (Example A) Tire and Loading Information Warning! Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on the driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems, or brake failure. Your vehicle is equipped with either the Tire and Loading Information placard (Example A) or the Vehicle Tire Information placard (Example B). 1 Load limit information on the Tire and Loading Information placard The placard showing the load limit informa- tion is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. If your vehicle is equipped with the Tire and Loading Information placard (Example A), locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kilograms or XXX lbs.” on this placard. The combined weight of all occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue load (if applicable) should never exceed the weight referenced in that statement. Placard (Example B) The placard showing the load limit informa- tion is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. If your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle Tire Information placard (Example B), locate the heading “Vehicle Capacity Weight” on this placard. The combined weight of all occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue (if applicable) should never exceed the weight listed next to vehicle capacity weight. Seating capacity The seating capacity gives you important information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle. Observe front and rear seating capacity. Your vehicle is equipped with either placard Example A or placard Example B located on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 328). 1 Load limit information on the Vehicle Tire Information placard Operation Tires and wheels Data shown on placard examples are for illustration purposes only. Seating data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illus- trations below. Refer to placard on ve- hicle for actual data specific to your vehicle. Placard (Example A) 1 Seating capacity 329 Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example B) 1 Seating capacity Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Step 1 (Vehicles equipped with placard Example A) 왘 Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. 330 Step 1 (Vehicles equipped with placard Example B) 왘 Locate the heading “Vehicle Capacity Weight” on your vehicle’s placard. Step 2 왘 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. Step 3 왘 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo- grams or XXX lbs. Step 4 왘 The resulting figure equals the avail- able amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 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 x150) = 650 lbs.). Step 5 왘 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in step 4. Step 6 (if applicable) 왘 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be trans- ferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle (컄 page 332). The following table shows examples on how to calculate total and cargo load capacities with varying seating configura- tions and number and size of occupants. The following examples use a load limit of 1500 lbs. This is for illustration purposes only. Make sure you are using the actual load limit for your vehicle stated on the vehicle’s placard (컄 page 328). Operation Tires and wheels Example Combined weight limit of occu- pants and cargo from placard 1500 lbs 1500 lbs 1500 lbs Number of occupants (driver and passengers) Seating configura- tion Occupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (total load limit or vehicle capacity weight from plac- ard minus combined weight of all occupants) front: 2 rear: 3 front: 1 rear: 2 front:1 Occupant 1: 150 lbs Occupant 2: 180 lbs Occupant 3: 160 lbs Occupant 4: 140 lbs Occupant 5: 120 lbs Occupant 1: 200 lbs Occupant 2: 190 lbs Occupant 3: 150 lbs Occupant 1: 150 lbs 750 lbs 1500 lbs - 750 lbs = 750 lbs 540 lbs 1500 lbs - 540 lbs = 960 lbs 150 lbs 1500 lbs - 150 lbs = 1350 lbs The higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available. For more information, see “Trailer tongue load” (컄 page 332). 331 Operation Tires and wheels Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if applicable) (컄 page 332) as to not exceed the permis- sible load limit, you must make sure that your vehicle never exceeds the Gross Vehi- cle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. You can obtain the GVWR and GAWR from the Certification label. The Certification Label can be found on the driver’s door B-pillar, see “Technical data” (컄 page 468). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all cargo, and the trailer tongue load (컄 page 332) must never exceed the GVWR. 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 and GAWR for front and rear axle), have the loaded vehicle (including driver, passengers and all cargo and, if ap- plicable, trailer fully loaded) weighed on a suitable commercial scale. Trailer tongue load The tongue load of any trailer is an impor- tant weight to measure because it affects the load you can carry in your vehicle. If a trailer is towed, the tongue load must be added to the weight of all occupants riding and any cargo you are carrying in the vehicle. The tongue load typically is 10 percent of the trailer weight and every- thing loaded in it. Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. Mercedes-Benz does not recom- mend trailer towing with your vehicle. 332 Recommended tire inflation pressure Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being over- heated. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to become punctured or damaged by road debris, potholes etc. Your vehicle is equipped with either the Tire and Loading Information placard (Example A) or the Vehicle Tire Information placard (Example B) located on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 328). The tire inflation pressure should be checked regularly and should only be ad- justed on cold tires. The tires can be con- sidered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). Follow recommended cold tire inflation pressures listed on placard. Keeping the tires properly inflated provides the best handling, tread life and riding comfort. In addition to the tire placard on the driver’s door B-pillar, also consult the fuel filler flap for any additional information pertaining to special driving situations. For more information, see “Important notes on tire inflation pressure” (컄 page 334). Data shown on placard examples are for illustration purposes only. Tire data are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in the illustra- tions below. Refer to placard on vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle. Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example A) 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Placard (Example A) lists the recommend- ed cold tire inflation pressures for maxi- mum loaded vehicle weight. The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment. 333 Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example B) 1 Vehicle Tire Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Placard (Example B) lists the recommend- ed cold tire inflation pressures for maxi- mum loaded vehicle weight. The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment. Placard (Example B) may list recommended cold tire inflation pressures for different vehicle loads. 334 Be sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal driving speeds. You should wait until the tires are cold before adjusting the tire inflation pressure. Some vehicles may have supplemental tire inflation pressure information for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehi- cle condition. If such information is provid- ed, it can be found on the placard located on the inside of the fuel filler flap. Tire inflation pressure changes by approxi- 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. Important notes on tire inflation pressure Warning! If the tire inflation pressure repeatedly drops: 앫 Check the tires for punctures from foreign objects. 앫 Check to see whether air is leaking from the valves or from around the rim. Tire temperature and tire inflation pressure are also increased while driving, depending on the driving speed and the tire load. If you will be driving your vehicle at high speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, where it is legal and conditions allow, consult the placard on the inside of the fuel filler flap on how to adjust the cold tire in- flation pressure. If you do not adjust the tire inflation pressure, excessive heat can build up and result in sudden tire failure. Checking tire inflation pressure 왘 Firmly press a tire gauge onto the valve. 왘 Read tire inflation pressure on tire gauge and check against the recom- mended tire inflation pressure on the placard on the driver’s door B-pillar (컄 page 328). If necessary, add air to achieve the recommended tire inflation pressure. If you have overfilled the tire, release tire inflation pressure by pushing the metal stem of the valve with e.g. a tip of a pen. Then recheck the tire inflation pressure with the tire gauge. 왘 Install the valve cap. 왘 Repeat this procedure for each tire. Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). If you check the tire inflation pressure when the tires are warm (the vehicle has been driven for several miles or sitting less than 3 hours), the reading will be approximately 4 psi (0.3 bar) higher than the cold reading. This is normal. Do not let air out to match the specified cold tire in- flation pressure. Otherwise, the tire will be underinflated. Checking tire inflation pressure manually Follow the steps below to achieve correct tire inflation pressure: 왘 Remove the cap from the valve on one tire. Operation Tires and wheels Checking tire pressure electronically with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (TPMS*), (USA only) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System* (TPMS*) is equipped with a combina- tion low tire pressure/TPMS malfunc- tion telltale in the instrument cluster (컄 page 25). Depending on how the telltale illuminates, it indicates a low tire pressure condition or a malfunction in the TPMS system itself: 앫 If the telltale illuminates continu- ously, one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. There is no malfunction in the TPMS. 앫 If the telltale flashes for 60 seconds and then stays illuminated, the TPMS system itself is not operating properly. 335 Operation Tires and wheels The TPMS only functions on wheels that are equipped with the proper electronic sensors. It monitors the tire inflation pres- sure, as selected by the driver, in all four tires. A warning is issued to alert you to a decrease in pressure in one or more of the tires. Warning! The TPMS does not indicate a warning for wrongly selected inflation pressures. Always adjust tire inflation pressure according to the placard on the driver’s door B-pillar or, if available, the supplemental tire pressure in- formation on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The TPMS is not able to issue a warning due to a sudden dramatic loss of pressure (e.g. tire blowout caused by a foreign object). In this case bring the vehicle to a halt by care- fully applying the brakes and avoiding abrupt steering maneuvers. 336 Warning!

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