MERCEDES-BENZ E350 2006 W211 Owner's Manual

460 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleInstalling towing eye bolt
Front of vehicle
1Cover on right side of front bumperTo remove cover:

Press mark on cover1 in direction of
arrow.

Lift cover1 off to reveal the threaded
hole for towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located in the storage compart-
ment under the trunk floor).

Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:

Fit cover1 and snap into place.Rear of vehicle
2Cover on right side of rear bumper
To remove cover:

Pull cover2 in direction of arrow.

Fold cover2 down to reveal the
threaded hole for the towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located in the storage compart-
ment under the trunk floor).

Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:

Fit cover2 and snap into place.

461 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
Fuses are designed to protect the electri-
cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir-
cuit. If a fuse is blown, the component(s)
and systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses (
page 461):


Fuse chart


Spare fuses


Fuse extractor
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:


Main fuse box in passenger
compartment (
page 462)


Fuse box in trunk (
page 462)
Aids for replacing fuses
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is located in the fuse box in
the passenger compartment (
page 462).
The amperages of the fuses are also given
there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are located in the vehicle tool
kit in the trunk (
page 424).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is located in the vehicle
tool kit in the trunk (page 424).
Warning!
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Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Using other fuses may cause an
overload leading to a fire, and/or cause
damage to electrical components and/or
systems.
!Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.!Keep the fuse boxes free by contamina-
tion and wetness. Otherwise, electrical
parts or systems could be damaged.

462 Practical hintsFusesMain fuse box in passenger compartment
The main fuse box is located behind a cov-
er in the dashboard on the driver’s side.
1Recess in the cover
2CoverOpening

Open the driver’s door.

Insert flat, blunt object as a lever in
recess1 on the edge of cover2.

Loosen cover2 from the dashboard
using lever.

Using your hands, pull cover2 in di-
rection of arrow and remove.
Closing

Hook cover2 into the opening at the
front.

Press cover2 back on until it engag-
es.
Fuse box in trunk
The fuse box is located behind the
left-hand trim panel in the trunk.
Fuse box cover design may vary depending
on vehicle equipment. Cover with turn catches shown 1Cover
2Catches
Opening cover (with turn catches)
Turn catches2 counter-clockwise.
and remove cover1.

Remove cover1.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a
screw driver to open the fuse box
cover2 in the dashboard, as this
could damage it.

463 Practical hintsFuses
Closing cover (with turn catches)
Install cover1 (
page 462).

Turn catches2 (
page 462) clock-
wise.
Opening cover (without turn catches)

Hold cover at recess, press cover
slightly together to release tabs from
behind trim panel and then pull off cov-
er. Closing cover (without turn catches)

Install cover with tabs on one side of
trim panel, then press cover slightly to-
gether to install cover on other side of
trim panel.

464

465 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions and weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

466 Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of Genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized
by Mercedes-Benz could damage the
vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s dura-
bility or safety.

467 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex-
change or repair any defective parts origi-
nally installed in the vehicle in accordance
with the terms of the following warranties:

New Car Limited Warranty


Emission System Warranty


Emission Performance Warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
Warranty
1
Replacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and
Accessories Warranties, copies of which
are available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, have your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a re-
placement. It will be mailed to you.
1Applicable to vehicles with gasoline engines only.

468 Technical dataIdentification labels1Certification label (includes Paintwork
code)2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Example E 3503Vacuum line routing diagram label
4Engine number (engraved on engine)
5Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
(lower edge of windshield)
6Emission control information label, in-
cludes both federal and California cer-
tification exhaust emission standards
iWhen ordering parts, please specify ve-
hicle identification and engine num-
bers.

469 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
E350/E3504MATIC
1Idler pulley
2Idler pulley
3Automatic belt tensioner
4Power steering pump
5Air conditioning compressor
6Crankshaft
7Coolant pump
8Generator (alternator)
E500/E5004MATIC
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley