fuel consumption MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC 2007 W211 Owner's Manual

156 Controls in detailControl system
Menu6
Menu7
Menu8
Menu9
Vehicle status mes-
sage memory
1
1The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored.
Settings
Trip computer
TEL*
(page 164)
(page 166)
(page 179)
(page 181)
Commands/submenusCalling up vehicle mal-
function, warning and
system status messages
stored in memory
Resetting to factory set-
tings
Fuel consumption statis-
tics since start
Loading phone book
Instrument cluster sub-
menu
Fuel consumption statis-
tics since the last reset
Searching for name in
phone book
Time/Date submenu
Resetting fuel consump-
tion statistics
Lighting submenu
Distance to empty
Vehicle submenuConvenience submenu
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The headings used in the menus table are
designed to facilitate navigation within the sys-
tem and are not necessarily identical to those
shown in the control system displays.
The first function displayed in each menu will au-
tomatically show you which part of the system
you are in.

179 Controls in detail
Control system
Setting parking position for exterior rear
view mirror
Depending on production date, your vehi-
cle may not be equipped with this function.
Use the
Mirror adjust. parking aid

function to select whether the passenger-
side exterior rear view mirror should be
turned downward during parking maneu-
vers when reverse gear R is engaged. For
additional information, see “Activating ex-
terior rear view mirror parking position”
(
page 200).

Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to
the
Convenience
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Mirror adjust.
parking aid
appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press buttonæ orç to switch Mirror adjust. parking aid
On or
Off
.
Trip computer menu
Use the trip computer menu to call up sta-
tistical data on your vehicle. The following
information is available:Function
Page
Fuel consumption statistics
since start
180
Fuel consumption statistics
since last reset
180
Resetting fuel consumption
statistics
180
Distance to empty
181

180 Controls in detailControl systemFuel consumption statistics since start
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
trip computer menu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
From start
appears
in the multifunction display.
1Distance driven since start
2Time elapsed since start
3Average speed since start
4Average fuel consumption since startFuel consumption since last reset

Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
trip computer menu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Since reset
appears
in the multifunction display:
1Distance driven since last reset
2Time elapsed since last reset
3Average speed since last reset
4Average fuel consumption since last re-
setResetting fuel consumption statistics

Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until you see the first function of the
trip computer menu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see the reading that you want
to reset in the multifunction display.

Press and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster (
page 26) until
the value is reset to 0.
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All statistics stored since the last engine
start will be reset approximately 4 hours after
the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to
position0 or removed from the starter switch.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the SmartKey
back to position1 or2 within this time period.

266 Controls in detailDriving systemsVehicle level control
Your vehicle automatically adjusts its ride
height to

increase vehicle safety


reduce fuel consumption
The following vehicle chassis ride heights
can be selected:


Normal


Raised
The vehicle chassis ride height is raised or
lowered according to the selected level
setting and to the vehicle speed:


At a speed exceeding approximately
68 mph (110 km/h) with normal level
set or exceeding 75 mph (120 km/h)
with raised level set, the ride height is
reduced automatically. The table on
the next page provides an overview of
the vehicle levels.


With decreasing speed, the ride height
is again raised to the normal level.Select the raised level only when required
by current driving conditions. Otherwise


handling may be impaired


fuel consumption may increase
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These height adjustments are so small that
you may not notice any change.Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury, keep hands
and feet away from wheel housing area, and
stay away from under the vehicle when low-
ering the vehicle chassis.

309 Operation
Driving instructions
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:

Keep tires at the recommended infla-
tion pressures.


Remove unnecessary loads.


Remove roof rack when not in use.


Allow engine to warm up under low
load use.


Avoid frequent acceleration and decel-
eration.


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.
Drinking and driving
Pedals
Warning!
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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.
Warning!
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Make sure that absolutely no objects are ob-
structing the pedals’ range of movement.
Keep the driver’s footwell clear of all obsta-
cles. If there are any floormats or carpets in
the footwell, make sure that the pedals still
have sufficient clearance.

481 Technical data
Rims and tires
Rims and tires
!
Only use tires which have been tested and
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz.
Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are developed
to provide best possible performance in
conjunction with the driving safety systems on
your vehicle such as ABS or ESP
®. Tires specially
developed for your vehicle and tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz can be identified by
finding the following on the tire’s sidewall:


MO = M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal equipment
tires
AMG vehicles:
Does not apply to all approved tires on AMG
vehicles. For information on tested and
approved tires for AMG vehicles, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz may result in damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!
Using tires other than those approved by
Mercedes-Benz can have detrimental effects,
such as


poor handling characteristics


increased noise


increased fuel consumption
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by
Mercedes-Benz may, under load, exhibit dimen-
sional variations and different tire deformation
characteristics that could cause them to come
into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the re-
sult.
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Further information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter. A placard with the recommended tire infla-
tion pressures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have supplemental
tire inflation pressure information for driving at
high speeds (
page 342) or for vehicle loads
less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition. If such information is provided, it can be found
on the placard located on the inside of the fuel
filler flap. The tire inflation pressure should be
checked regularly and should only be adjusted
on cold tires. Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with the vehi-
cle.
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The following pages also list the approved
wheel rim and tire sizes for equipping your vehi-
cles with winter tires. Winter tires are not avail-
able as standard or optional factory-equipment,
but can be purchased from an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the standard or
optional factory-equipped wheel rim/tire config-
uration on your vehicle (Appearance Package,
Sport Package etc.), equipping your vehicle with
winter tires approved for your vehicle model may
also require the purchase of two or four wheel
rims of the recommended size for use with these
winter tires. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for more information.

507 Index
Front air bags 74
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag
Messages in display 393
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 74, 79
Front seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 366
Fuel 309, 322
Additives 497
Capacities, Fuel tank 494
Diesel fuel 322, 494
Filling the tank 321
Fuel filler flap and cap 321
Fuel reserve warning lamp 387
Premium unleaded gasoline 322
Requirements
Gasoline additives 497
Premium unleaded gasoline 496
Requirements, Octane rating 496
Technical data 491
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 180
Since start 180Fuel filler flap 321
Locking/unlocking 321
Opening 322
Fuel reserve warning lamp 27
Fuel tank
Capacity 494
Filler flap 321
Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 322,
494, 496
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 491
Fuses 469
Aids for replacing fuses 469
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 470
Fuse box in trunk 470
Fuse chart 469
Fuse extractor 469
Replacing 469
Spare fuses 469
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Garage door opener 31, 301
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 360Gear range
Automatic transmission 189
Limiting 189
Shifting into optimal 192, 194
Gear selector lever 52, 184
Cleaning 376
Gearshift pattern 184
Lock 52
Position 185, 186
Position indicator 52
Shifting procedure 185
Unlocking in an emergency 438
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission 191
Global locking/unlocking see SmartKey
Glove box 282
Good visibility 198
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 360
GVWR 360
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Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 376
Hazard warning flasher 144