E-class Operator’s Manual E 320 E 430 E 55 AMG Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time: • Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. • Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. • Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. DaimlerChrysler AG Introduction Panic button .................................34 BabySmartTM airbag Mechanical keys ..........................34 deactivation system ....................67 Product information ..........................7 Doors .................................................35 Self-test BabySmartTM Operator’s manual .............................8 Central locking switch ....................37 without special child Where to find it ................................13 seat installed .................................67 Automatic central locking ..............38 Reporting Safety Defects ................15 Supplemental restraint Emergency unlocking system (SRS) ................................68 in case of accident ......................38 Instruments and controls Emergency tensioning Trunk .................................................39 retractor (ETR) .............................69 Instruments and controls ...............18 Trunk lid release switch .................41 Airbags ..............................................70 Center console ..............................20 Trunk lid emergency release ........42 Safety guidelines for the Overhead control panel ...............21 Antitheft alarm system ...................43 seat belt, emergency Tow-away alarm ...............................45 tensioning retractor Operation Power seats front .............................46 and airbag ....................................76 Front seat head restraints ..............52 Infant and child Vehicle keys ......................................24 Rear seat head restraints ...............53 restraint systems .........................78 Start lock-out ....................................27 Multicontour seat ............................54 Steering wheel adjustment ............81 General notes on the Seat heater ........................................55 Rear view mirrors ............................82 central locking system ...............28 Seat ventilation ................................58 Instrument cluster ...........................86 Central locking system ...................29 Seat belts and integrated Multifunction steering wheel, Radio frequency and restraint system ..........................60 multifunction display .................92 infrared remote control ...............29 Seat belts ..........................................60 Trip and main odometer, Opening the trunk .......................32 Seat belt nonusage FSS and engine oil Opening and closing warning system ...........................61 level display .................................96 windows and sliding/pop-up roof from outside ..........................33 Contents 1 Contents 2 Audio systems ..................................97 Automatic climate control ............126 Entrance lamps, exit lamps Radio ..............................................97 Display and controls .................128 in doors .......................................159 CD player .......................................98 Basic setting ...............................129 Rear window sunshade .................160 Cassette player .............................99 Special settings ..........................129 Sun visors .......................................161 Telephone ........................................100 Defogging windows ...................129 Illuminated vanity mirrors ...........161 Telephone book ..........................100 Defrosting ...................................129 Interior ............................................162 Redialing .....................................102 Rear window defroster ...............130 Armrest, rear bench ......................162 Incoming call ..............................104 Air distribution ...........................130 Cup holder in rear bench armrest ...................162 Navigation system ..........................105 Air volume ...................................130 Glove box .........................................163 Trip computer .................................106 Air recirculation .........................131 Malfunction message Dust filter .....................................131 Cup holder and coin holder in glove box lid ...........................163 memory ......................................108 Activated charcoal filter ............132 Storage compartment above Individual settings ..........................110 Residual engine ashtray in center console ........164 Setting the audio volume ...............113 heat utilization ............................132 Storage compartments Flexible service system Front center console in center console .......................164 (FSS) .............................................114 compartment ventilation ...........133 Cup holder in center console .......165 Engine oil level indicator ...............117 Rear passenger compartment Ashtrays ..........................................166 Engine oil consumption .................118 adjustable air outlet ...................134 Lighter .............................................168 Exterior lamp switch ......................119 Audio and telephone, Night security illumination .........120 operation .....................................135 Cargo tie-down hooks ....................169 Headlamp cleaning system ..........121 Power windows ...............................154 Parcel net in front passenger footwell ..........169 Combination switch ......................122 Sliding / pop-up roof ......................156 Interior lighting ..............................159 Cellular telephone .........................170 Hazard warning flasher switch ..........................................125 Shelf below rear window ..............170 Parking ........................................205 Instrument cluster display Garage door opener .......................171 Tires .............................................206 Malfunction and Snow chains ...............................208 Driving indicator lamps in the Winter driving instrument cluster ....................234 instructions ................................209 Control and operation On-board Block heater .................................210 of radio transmitters ................176 diagnostic system .......................234 Deep water ...................................211 The first 1 000 miles Check engine malfunction (1 500 km) .................................177 Passenger compartment ............211 indicator lamp .............................234 Maintenance ...................................177 Traveling abroad .........................211 Brake warning lamp ..................235 Tele Aid ...........................................178 Cruise control .................................212 Supplemental restraint Catalytic converter ........................188 Brake assist system system (SRS) Emission control ............................189 (BAS) ...........................................215 indicator lamp .............................236 Steering lock ...................................190 Antilock brake system Fuel reserve and fuel cap (ABS) ...........................................217 placement warning ....................236 Starting and turning off the engine ..................................192 Four Wheel Electronic Traction Electronic stability program System (4MATIC) .......................219 (ESP) — warning lamp ...............237 Automatic transmission ...............193 Electronic stability program BAS / ESP malfunction Parking brake .................................202 (ESP) ...........................................220 indicator lamp .............................237 Driving instructions ......................203 Parking assist ABS malfunction Drive sensibly - Save Fuel .........203 (Parktronic) ..............................224 indicator lamp .............................237 Drinking and driving .................203 What you should know Seat belt warning lamp .............238 Pedals ...........................................203 at the gas station ......................229 Malfunction and Power assistance ........................204 Check regularly and indicator lamp in Brakes ..........................................204 before a long trip ......................231 the center console .....................238 Driving off ...................................205 Contents 3 Contents 4 AIRBAG OFF Practical hints Changing wheels ...........................271 indicator lamp .............................238 Tire inflation pressure ..................276 Malfunction and warning First aid kit .....................................254 Battery .............................................277 messages in the Stowing things in the vehicle ......254 Jump starting ..................................279 multifunction display ...............239 Fuses ...............................................255 Towing the vehicle .........................282 DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................240 Hood ................................................257 Transmission selector lever, BATTERY / ALTERNATOR .........241 Checking engine oil level .............260 manually unlocking ..................284 ABS-SYSTEM ...............................242 Automatic transmission Exterior lamps ................................285 BRAKE ASSIST ...........................242 fluid level ...................................261 Headlamp assembly ...................286 BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............243 Coolant level ...................................261 Taillamp assemblies ..................289 BRAKE FLUID .............................243 Adding coolant ...........................262 Changing batteries in the PARKING BRAKE .......................244 Windshield and headlamp electronic main key ..................291 ENGINE FAN ...............................244 washer system ..........................263 Synchronizing COOLANT (coolant level) ..........245 Windshield and headlamp remote control ............................293 washer fluid mixing ratio ........263 COOLANT TEMP. ........................246 Emergency engine LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................247 Spare wheel, vehicle tools, shut-down ..................................293 storage compartment ...............264 LIGHT SENSOR ...........................248 Rear seat cushion ..........................294 Vehicle jack ....................................265 REMOVE KEY .............................248 Emergency operation of Wheels ............................................266 sliding / pop-up roof .................295 TELE AID .....................................249 STEERING GEAR OIL .................249 Tire replacement .......................266 Manual release for Rotating wheels .........................267 fuel filler flap .............................296 ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................250 Spare wheel ....................................268 Replacing wiper blade insert .......296 WASHER FLUID ..........................251 Spare wheel bolts ......................268 Trunk lamp .....................................298 ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic stability program) ..252 Spare wheel ....................................269 Roof rack .........................................298 Vehicle care Headliner and shelf Index below rear window ....................304 Cleaning and care Upholstery ..................................305 Index ................................................326 of the vehicle .............................300 Hard plastic trim items .............305 Power washer ..............................301 Plastic and rubber parts ...........305 Tar stains .....................................301 Paintwork, painted body Technical data components .................................301 Engine cleaning ..........................302 Spare parts service .......................308 Vehicle washing .........................302 Warranty coverage ........................308 Ornamental moldings ................302 Identification labels ......................309 Headlamps, taillamps, Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............311 turn signal lenses ......................302 Technical data .................................312 Cleaning the parktronic Fuels, coolants, lubricants system sensors ...........................303 etc. - capacities ..........................318 Window cleaning / Engine oils ......................................320 glass sunroof ...............................303 Engine oil additives ......................320 Wiper blades ...............................303 Air conditioner refrigerant ..........320 Light alloy wheels ......................304 Brake fluid ......................................320 Instrument cluster .....................304 Premium unleaded gasoline ........321 Steering wheel and Fuel requirements ........................321 gear selector lever ......................304 Gasoline additives .........................322 Cup holder ...................................304 Coolants ..........................................322 Seat belts .....................................304 Consumer information .................324 Contents 5 Product information Kindly observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed. Introduction 7