ground clearance MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC 2011 W212 Owner's Manual

RACE START is deactivated when a speed of
approximately 30 mph (Canada: 50 km/h) is
reached. Drive program S+ is activated.
SPORT handling mode remains activated.
RACE START is deactivated immediately if
you release the accelerator pedal during
RACE START or if any of the activation
conditions are no longer fulfilled. The
multifunction display shows the RACE START
Not Possible See Operator's Manual
message.
i If RACE START is used repeatedly in a
short period of time, it is only available
again after having driven the vehicle a
certain distance.
AIRMATIC
General information
i AIRMATIC is available only for the E 550
and E 550 4MATIC models.
Vehicle level
Your vehicle regulates its height
automatically. All-round self-leveling ensures
the best possible suspension and constant
ground clearance, even with a laden vehicle.
When you drive fast, the vehicle is lowered
automatically to improve driving safety and to
reduce fuel consumption.
The following vehicle levels are possible:
R normal.
R raised: the vehicle is raised above the
normal level by 0.80 in (20 mm).
R lowered: the vehicle is lowered beyond the
normal level by 0.40 in (10 mm).
The "Normal" and "Raised" vehicle levels can
be set manually.
The "Lowered” vehicle level is set
automatically:
R at speeds above 70 mph (113 km/h)
R if you have selected "Sports tuning"
( Y page 192)
Setting the vehicle level
Select the "Normal" setting for normal road
surfaces and "Raised" for driving with snow
chains or on particularly poor road surfaces.
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury, keep hands and
feet away from wheel housing area, and stay
away from under the vehicle when lowering
the vehicle chassis.
Setting raised level
XStart the engine.
If indicator lamp ; is not lit:
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. The vehicle
height is adjusted to raised level.
The Vehicle Rising message appears in
the display.
The "Raised Level" setting is canceled if you:
R drive at speeds above approximately
75 mph (120 km/h)
R drive about 3 minutes at speeds above
50 mph (80 km/h)
The "Raised Level" setting remains saved
when you are not driving within these speed
ranges.
Setting normal level
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If indicator lamp ; is lit:XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ; goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to normal level.
Suspension tuning
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each
wheel and depends on:
R your driving style, e.g. sporty
R the road surface condition, e.g. bumps
R your individual selection, i.e. sports or
comfort
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Sports tuning
The firmer suspension tuning in Sport mode
ensures even better contact with the road.
Select this mode when employing a sporty
driving style, e.g. on winding country roads.
XPress button :.
Indicator lamp ; lights up. You have
selected the suspension for a sporty driving
style.
The AIRMATIC SPORT message appears in
the multifunction display.
Comfort tuning
In comfort mode, the driving characteristics
of your vehicle are more comfortable. Select
this mode if you prefer a more comfortable
driving style, but also when driving fast on
straight roads, e.g. highways.XPress button :.
Indicator lamp = lights up. You have
selected the suspension for a comfortable
driving style.
The AIRMATIC COMFORT message appears
in the multifunction display.
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports
suspension
General notes
i AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension
is available for the E 63 AMG model.
Rear axle level control
The vehicle automatically sets the vehicle
level at the rear axle. Rear axle self-leveling
ensures the best possible suspension and
ensures that the ground clearance remains
constant, even when the vehicle is loaded.
This improves driving safety and fuel
consumption.
Suspension tuning
The electronically controlled damping system
works continuously. This improves driving
safety and ride comfort.
The damping is tuned individually to each
wheel and depends on:
R your driving style, e.g. sporty
R the road surface condition, e.g. bumps
R your individual selection of Sport, Sport +
or Comfort
If you select Sport or Sport + mode and
restart the engine, the suspension setting
reverts to Comfort mode.
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overheating. In the Service Booklet, you can
find information on the intervals for renewal.
The renewal interval is determined by the
coolant type and the cooling system design.
The renewal interval in the Service Booklet is
only valid if the coolant is added or renewed
with Mercedes-Benz approved products.
Therefore, only use MB 326.0 antifreeze/
corrosion inhibitor or another Mercedes-Benz
approved product of the same specification.
Information on other Mercedes-Benz
approved products of the same specification
can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com .
The coolant is checked at every service date
at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor
concentration in the cooling system should:
R be at least 50%. This will protect the cooling
system against freezing down to around
-35 ‡ (-37 †).
R not exceed 55% (antifreeze protection
down to -49 ‡ (-45 †); otherwise, heat will
not be dissipated as effectively.
If the coolant level is too low, MB 326.0
antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor should be
added. Have the cooling system checked for
leaks.
Windshield and headlamp cleaning
system
GWarning
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Do not spill washer solvent/
antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may
ignite and burn. You could be seriously
burned.
XUse MB Windshield Washer Concentrate
MB SummerFit.XAt temperatures above freezing: add 1
part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water, e.g.1.34 fl oz (40 ml) MB SummerFit to 1 gal
(4.0 l) of water.XAt temperatures below freezing: add 1
part MB SummerFit to 100 parts washer
fluid, e.g. 1.34 fl oz (40 ml) MB SummerFit
to 1 gal (4.0 l) of water.
Vehicle data
Vehicle data, E 350
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
i This vehicle is only available in the USA.
Vehicle dimensions, E 350Vehicle length191.9 in (4874 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors81.5 in (2071 mm)Vehicle height57.8 in (1467 mm)Wheel base113.1 in (2874 mm)Front track62.2 in (1580 mm)Rear track63.0 in (1599 mm)Ground clearance6.2 in (157 mm)Turning circle37.0 ft (11.3 m)Vehicle weight, E 350Maximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, E 350 BlueTEC
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
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authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.Vehicle dimensions, E 350 BlueTECVehicle length191.9 in (4874 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors81.5 in (2071 mm)Vehicle height57.8 in (1467 mm) 54Wheel base113.1 in (2874 mm)Front track62.2 in (1580 mm)Rear track63.0 in (1599 mm)Ground clearance6.2 in (157 mm)54Turning circle37.0 ft (11.3 m)Vehicle weight, E 350 BlueTECMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, E 350 4MATIC
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, E 350 4MATICVehicle lengthSedan191.9 in (4874 mm)Wagon193.0 in (4901 mm)Vehicle width including exterior mirrorsSedan81.5 in (2071 mm)Wagon81.5 in (2071 mm)Vehicle dimensions, E 350 4MATICVehicle heightSedan57.8 in (1467 mm)Wagon59.7 in (1514 mm)Wheel baseSedan113.1 in (2874 mm)Wagon113.1 in (2874 mm)Front trackSedan62.2 in (1580 mm)Wagon62.2 in (1580 mm)Rear trackSedan63.0 in (1599 mm)Wagon63.0 in (1599 mm)Ground clearanceSedan6.2 in (157 mm)Wagon6.2 in (156 mm)Turning circleSedan36.9 ft (11.3 m)Wagon36.9 ft (11.3 m)Vehicle weight, E 350 4MATICMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, E 550
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
54 These values refer to an unladen vehicle with standard equipment. On vehicles with the AIRMATIC package,
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iThis vehicle is only available in the USA.Vehicle dimensions, E 550Vehicle length191.9 in (4874 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors81.5 in (2071 mm)Vehicle height57.0 in (1447 mm)Wheel base113.1 in (2874 mm)Front track62.2 in (1580 mm)Rear track62.5 in (1587 mm)Ground clearance5.5 in (140 mm)Turning circle37.0 ft (11.3 m)Vehicle weight, E 550Maximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, E 550 4MATIC
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, E 550 4MATICVehicle length191.9 in (4874 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors81.5 in (2071 mm)Vehicle height57.0 in (1447 mm)Wheel base113.1 in (2874 mm)Front track62.2 in (1580 mm)Rear track63.0 in (1599 mm)Vehicle dimensions, E 550 4MATICGround clearance5.5 in (140 mm)Turning circle37.0 ft (11.3 m)Vehicle weight, E 550 4MATICMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)
Vehicle data, E 63 AMG
The data quoted here refers specifically to a
vehicle with standard equipment. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the
data for all vehicle variants and trim levels.
Vehicle dimensions, E 63 AMGVehicle length192.6 in (4891 mm)Vehicle width
including exterior
mirrors81.5 in (2071 mm)Vehicle height56.8 in (1442 mm)Wheel base113.1 in (2874 mm)Front track64.0 in (1625 mm)Rear track62.8 in (1594 mm)Ground clearance4.5 in (114 mm)Turning circle37.1 ft (11.3 m)Vehicle weight, E 63 AMGMaximum roof
loadMaximum 220 lb
(100 kg)Maximum trunk
loadMaximum 220 lb
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