towing capacity MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2009 Owners Manual

Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity .................................... 334
Technical data E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........344
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........339
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........344
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (Bel-
gium) ............................................. 345
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........345
E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........339
E 300 ............................................. 340
E 350 ............................................. 340
E 350 4MATIC ................................ 341
E 350 BlueTEC ............................... 347
E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENCY .......................................... 347
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........346
E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........341
E 500 ............................................. 342
E 500 4MATIC ................................ 343
E 63 AMG ...................................... 343
Trailer loads ................................... 358
Tyres .............................................. 350
Wheels ........................................... 350
Telephone
see Mobile phone .......................... 128
Telephone compartment ..................189
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) ....203
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 117
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 123
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 123
Outside temperature ..................... .117
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp ............279
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp ............279
Through-loading ................................ 191
Through-loading feature ...................195
Tightening torque .............................. 318
Time Lap time (on-board computer) .......123
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 132
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 132
Timer (on-board computer) ..............123TIREFIT kit
Storage location ............................ 250
Using ............................................. 310
Top Tether ............................................ 52
Total distance recorder ....................121
Tourist mode see Intelligent Light System
Tow-away protection ..........................66
Towing ................................................ 326
Towing a trailer Folding in the ball coupling ............237
Folding out the ball coupling ..........234
Towing eye
Fitting ............................................ 325
Removing ....................................... 327
Tow-starting ....................................... 326
Trailer 7-pin connector ............................. 238
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 238
Display message ...........265, 270, 274
Power supply ................................. 238
Trailer coupling
see Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 358
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 234
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Trailer towing
Blind Spot Assist ........................... 169
Driving tips .................................... 235
ESP ®
................................................ 60
Mounting dimensions ....................356
Parking Guidance ........................... 162
Parktroni c...................................... 159
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ..............331
Transport (vehicle) ............................327
Trim strips Cleaning ......................................... 245
Trip computer
On-board computer .......................121
Trip distance ...................................... 121
Trip meter Resetting (on-board computer) ......122
Turn signal
Display message .................... 270, 271 16
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TV
Operating (on-board computer) .....127
Two-way radio
Installation ..................................... 331
Type identification plate
see vehicle identification plate ......332
Tyre grip ............................................. 233
Tyre pressure ................................... .225
Calling up (on-board computer) ....228
Display message .................... 258, 276
Tyre pressure loss warning system
............................................................ 226
Tyre pressure monitor
Warning lamp ................................. 286
Tyres
Direction of rotatio n...................... 224
General notes ................................ 223
Technical data ............................... 350
Tyre tread .......................................... .224 U
Unladen weight ................................. 339
Unlocking Emergency unlocking ..................... 299
From the inside (central unlocking
button) ............................................. 71
Up (display message) ........................ 123 V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 207
Variable Speedtronic ........................148
Vehicle Emergency unlocking ..................... 299
Individual settings (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 131
Leaving parked up .........................298
Towing ........................................... 326
Tow-starting ................................... 326
Transporting .................................. 327
Vehicle battery .................................. 319
Vehicle dimensions ...................339, 348
Vehicle electronics ...........................330
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) .......................................... 332, 333
Vehicle identification plate ..............332Vehicle level
.............................. 154, 155
Display message ............................ 268
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 249
Vehicle weights ................................. 339 W
Warning and indicator lamp ESP ®
Sport .................................... 283
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS (yellow) ................................... 281
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 280
Distronic Plus (red) ........................281
ESP ®
........................................ 60, 282
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 282
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 138
LIM (Distronic Plus) .......................141
LIM (variable Speedtronic) .............149
Malfunction indicator lamp ............279
Tyre pressure monitor ...................286
Warning lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Warning tone ..................................... 287
Warning triangle ................................ 248
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 278
Washer fluid reservoir ..............222, 339
Filling capacity ............................... 339
Wearing seat belts .............................. 89
Wheel bolts Tightening torque ........................... 318
Wheel chock
Use ................................................ 315
Wheels
Cleaning ......................................... 242
General notes ................................ 223
Interchanging ................................. 229
Technical data ............................... 350
Windowbag .......................................... 42
Windowbags Display message ............................ 278
Windows
Cleaning ......................................... 242
see Side windows
Windscreen washer fluid ..................339
Topping up ..................................... 222
Windscreen washer system .....222, 339 Index
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X
Press button :.
Flap ;folds down.
X Press catch =in and pull out frame ?
containing the skibag. G
Risk of poisoning
When the skibag has been removed, always
drive with the boot lid closed. Otherwise,
exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle inte-
rior. Through-loading feature in the rear
bench seat* (Saloon)
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-
ests can be folded down to increase the boot
capacity. G
Risk of injury
Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the
vehicle or in the boot unless they are secured.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown
around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak-
ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci-
dent. G
Risk of poisoning
Always drive with the boot lid closed. Exhaust
fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle inte-
rior.
Folding the rear seat backrest forwards !
Before you fold down the rear seat back-
rest, remove the side head restraints for
the integrated child seat*, see the "Side
head restraints for integrated child seat*"
section. Otherwise, the side head
restraints could be damaged.
i Vehicles with a Memory function*: when
you fold one or both parts of the rear seat
backrest forwards, the respective front
seat moves forward slightly, when neces-
sary, in order to avoid contact.
X Vehicles without Memory function*: if nec-
essary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forwards.
X Open the boot/luggage compartment.
X Pull right-hand or left-hand release han-
dle :on the rear seat backrest.
The corresponding rear seat backrest is
released and the rear seat head restraints
are lowered. X
Fold rear seat backrest ;forward.
X If necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat back. Loading and stowing
195Controls
* optional
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Folding the rear seat backrest back
X
If necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat forward.
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
X Swing rear seat backrest :back until it
engages. G
Risk of injury
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is cor-
rectly engaged in position. Otherwise, vehicle
occupants could be injured by objects being
thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
If the rear seat backrest is not engaged, it will
appear in the multi-function display in the
instrument cluster.
i You should always engage the rear seat
backrests if you do not need the through-
loading feature. This will prevent access to
the boot from the vehicle interior.
X Adjust the head restraints if necessary.
X If necessary, move the driver's or front-
passenger seat back. EASY-PACK through-loading feature
in the rear bench seat (Estate)
The left-hand and right-hand rear seat backr-
ests can be folded down separately to
increase the luggage compartment capacity.
The combined luggage cover and net can
remain installed. G
Risk of injury
Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the
vehicle or in the luggage compartment unless
they are secured.
Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants
could be injured by objects being thrown
around the vehicle in the event of sharp brak-
ing, a sudden change in direction or an acci-
dent.
When using the enlarged luggage compart-
ment, always clip in the safety net. G
Risk of poisoning
Always drive with the tailgate closed. Exhaust
fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle inte-
rior.
Folding the rear seat backrest forwards !
Before you fold down the rear seat back-
rest, remove the side head restraints for
the integrated child seat*, see the "Side
head restraints for integrated child seat*"
section. Otherwise, the side head
restraints could be damaged.
! When folding the rear seat backrest for-
wards, ensure that there are no items lying
on the seat cushions. These items could
otherwise be damaged or could themselves
damage the rear seats.
i When you fold one or both parts of the
rear seat backrest forwards, the respective
head restraints will lower if necessary and,
on vehicles with a Memory function*, the
respective front seat moves forwards
slightly, when necessary, in order to avoid
contact. 196
Loading and stowingCont
rols
* optional
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