MERCEDES-BENZ E500 2003 W211 Owner's Manual

351 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Rear of vehicle
2Cover on right side of rear bumper
To remove cover:
Pull cover in the direction of the arrow.

Fold cover down to reveal 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 cover and snap into place.

352 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
Fuse box in passenger compartment
1CoverOpening

Pull cover1 open with a screwdriver or
similar tool.

Remove cover1 rearward.
Closing

Attach cover1 in the front.

Fold cover1 in until it engages.
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

353 Practical hintsFuses
2An additional fuse box is located on the
left-hand side of trunk.Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the fuse box in
the passenger compartment. The amper-
ages of the fuses are also given there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the trunk.
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the vehicle
tool kit in the trunk.
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

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355 Technical data
Spare parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Consumer information

356 Technical dataSpare parts serviceThe "Technical data" section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.
Spare parts serviceAll authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of original spare parts re-
quired for maintenance and repair work. In
addition, strategically located parts distri-
bution centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts
for Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are
subjected to stringent quality inspections.
Each part has been specifically developed,
manufactured or selected for and adapted
to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare
parts should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine parts and ac-
cessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehi-
cle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s dura-
bility or safety.

357 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 on 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
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts
and Accessories Warranties, copies of
which are available at any authorized Mer-
cedes-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.

358 Technical dataIdentification labels
Identification labels1Certification label2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)3Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission con-
trol system
4Engine number (engraved on engine)
5Emission control label
When ordering spare parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine numbers.

359 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
E320/E500
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioner compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley

360 Technical dataEngine
EngineModel
E 320 (211.065
1)
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
E 500 (211.070
1)
Engine
112
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
4-stroke engine, gasoline injection
No. of cylinders
6
8
Bore
3.54 in (89.90 mm)
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3)
302.9 cu.in. (4966 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10:1
10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
221 hp / 5700 rpm
(165 kW / 5700 rpm)
302 hp / 5600 rpm
(225 kW / 5600 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349
232ft.lb/3000rpm
(315 Nm / 3000 rpm)
339ft.lb/2700rpm
(460 Nm / 2700 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6000 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
7ft 10in (2390mm)
7ft 10in (2390mm)