transmission MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC WAGON 2007 S211 Owner's Guide

496 IndexAutomatic transmission
Accelerator position 191
Automatic shift program 193
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 199
Gear ranges 192
Gear selector lever 187
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 194
Gear selector lever positions 189
Gear shifting malfunctions 199
Kickdown 191
Kickdown, manual shift program 199
Manual shift program E 63 AMG 197
Program mode selector switch 193
Shifting procedure 188
Starting engine 52
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting
E63AMG 195
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 81
Self-test 81Backrest 266
Folding rearward 267
Seat 43
Seat, multicontour* 131
Backup lamps
Messages in display 420
Replacing bulbs 442
Bar 358
BAS 99
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 440
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 119
Replacing 440
Batteries, Vehicle
Charging 465
Disconnecting 464
Installing 465
Jump starting 466
Messages in display 410
Reconnecting 465
Removing 464
Bead 358
Beverage holder see Cup holders
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see HeadlampsBlock heater* (Canada only) 364
Brake fluid
Checking 322
Messages in display 411
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 371
Replacing bulbs 442
Brake pads
Message in display 410
Brake-in recommendations 308
Brakes 310
High-performance brake system
(E 63 AMG only) 312
Warning lamp 381
Break-in period 308
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
Button, In instrument cluster 27
C
California retail buyers and lessees, impor-
tant notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 486

501 Index
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 486
Brake fluid 487
Capacities 486
Engine coolant 487
Engine oil 486
Power steering fluid 487
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 488
Fog lamps 144
Messages in display 420, 421, 422,
423
Replacing bulbs 444
Folding bench seat
Folding back 136
Folding bench seat in cargo
compartment 134
Four wheel electronic traction system with
ESP
® see 4MATIC
4MATIC 104
Front air bags 74
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag
Messages in display 391
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 74, 79Front seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 365
Fuel 309, 322
Additives 491
Capacities, Fuel tank 488
Filling the tank 321
Fuel filler flap and cap 321
Fuel reserve warning lamp 385
Premium unleaded gasoline 322
Requirements
Gasoline additives 491
Premium unleaded gasoline 490
Requirements, Octane rating (Gasoline
engine) 490
Technical data 486
Fuel consumption statistics
Since last reset 183
Since start 183
Fuel filler flap 321
Locking/unlocking 321
Opening 321
Fuel reserve warning lamp 27
Fuel tank
Capacity 488
Filler flap 321Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 322,
488, 490
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 486
Fuses 471
Aids for replacing fuses 471
Fuse box in cargo compartment 472
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 472
Fuse chart 471
Fuse extractor 471
Replacing 471
Spare fuses 471
G
Garage door opener 31, 300
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 359
Gear range
Automatic transmission 192
Limiting 192
Shifting into optimal 195, 196

502 IndexGear selector lever 52, 187
Cleaning 374
Gearshift pattern 187
Lock 52
Position 188, 189
Position indicator 52
Shifting procedure 188
Unlocking in an emergency 437
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission 194
Glove box 280
Good visibility 200
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 359
GVWR 359
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 374
Hazard warning flasher 148Head restraints 128
Comfort head restraint, Adjusting 44
Folding back 130
Front seat, Adjusting 43
Rear seat, Removing and
installing 128
Removing and installing 130
Headlamp cleaning system* 200
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps* 141
Automatic headlamp mode 142
Bi-Xenon* 141
Cleaning lenses 371
Cleaning system* 200
Halogen 444
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 142
Replacing bulbs 444
Switch 56
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 374
Heated seats* 132Heated steering wheel (Canada
only) 288
Height adjustment
Vehicle level control 262
High beam flasher 146
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 27, 146
Replacing bulbs 443
Switching on 146
High mounted brake lamp 443
High-performance brake system
(E 63 AMG only) 312
Hood 324
Message in display 428
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 314
I
Identification labels 476
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) 477
Ignition 38, 52
Immobilizer 106
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see Chil-
dren in the vehicle

505 Index
Service term exceeded 366
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual operations
Unlocking the tailgate 436
Manual shift program (E 63 AMG)
Deactivating 199
Manual shift program E 63 AMG 197
Maximum load rating, Tires 359
Maximum loaded vehicle weight, Tire infla-
tion pressure 359
Maximum tire inflation pressure 359
Mechanical key 435
Memory function see Seats
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 47
Auto-dimming 200
Exterior rear view mirror 47
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 202
Interior rear view mirror 47
MON 322
Multicontour seat* 131Multifunction display 155
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Selecting language 172
Multifunction display messages
ABS 396, 411
Batteries 410
Brake fluid 411
Brake pads 410
Cargo compartment 428
Check engine 382, 383
Coolant 412, 413, 414
Cruise control 397
Distronic* 397
Door 428
Engine oil 416
ESP
®
396, 400, 411
Fog lamps 420, 421, 422, 423
Hood 428
Light sensor 422
Parking brake 411
Parking lamps 421
PRE-SAFE®
405
Reserve fuel 417SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 418,
419
SRS 427
Taillamps 423
Tele Aid 427
Telephone* 428
Tires 425
Turn signals 424
Windshield washer fluid 428
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 156
Button operation 156
N
NAV* menu 167
Navigation system
See separate COMAND operating
instructions 167
Net, parcel 282
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 187, 189
Night security illumination 144
Normal occupant weight 359
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 476,
477

507 Index
PRE-SAFE
®
Messages in display 396, 405
Problems
While driving 60
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 359
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 193
PSI 360
Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Selecting stations 165
Selecting stations (satellite*) 165
Radio transmitters 318
Reading lamp, front 150
Reading lamp, rear 151
Rear bench seat, foldable 266
Rear door ashtray see Ashtray
Rear door window
Blocking operation 95
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps 145
Rear lamps see Tail lampsRear seat head restraints see Head re-
straints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 204
Rear window wiper/washer 59
Recommended inflation pressure 360
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 299
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 489
Refueling 321
Regular checks 322
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts,
Telltale 386
Remote control see Key, SmartKey
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 299
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signals 446
Brake lamps 444
Headlamps 444
High beam headlamps 443
High mounted brake lamp 443
License plate lamps 443, 447
Low beam headlamps 442, 444
Parking lamps 443, 446
Side marker lamps 442
Side marker lamps, front 446Tail lamps 443, 447
Turn signal lamps 442, 446
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reserve fuel
Message in display 417
Reset button, In instrument cluster 152,
170
Reset tool
Depository 439
Restraint system see Children in the vehi-
cle
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 187, 189
Rims 360, 480
Roadside Assistance 12
Roller sunblind* 204
RON 322
Rubber parts, cleaning 373
Run Flat Indicator 342
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 97
Occupant 68
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts 49

508 IndexSatellite radio* 165
Seat belt force limiter 85
Seat belts 82
Children in the vehicle 88
Cleaning 374
Fastening 49
Height adjustment 51
Proper use of 51, 84
Safety guidelines 72
Telltale 27, 386
Warning lamp 386
Seat cushions
Removing and installing 135
Seating capacity 336
Seats 41, 128
Easy-entry/exit feature 46
Heater* 132
Memory function 138
Multicontour seat* 131
Split rear bench seat* 266
Ventilation* 133
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 270
Selector lever
Message in the display 405
Selector lever see Gear selector leverSelf-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 81
OCS 80
Tele Aid 293
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance, Service
indicator
Service life, Tires 333
Service see Maintenance
Service system see FSS (Canada vehicles)
or Maintenance System (US vehicles)
Service, Parts 474
Settings 116
Control system menus and
submenus 157, 159
Date 175, 176
Individual, Vehicle 169
Memory function 139
Resetting all, Control system 170
Selective, SmartKey 112
Selective, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 117
Time 175
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 374Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 193
Shifting, Automatic transmission 187
Side impact air bags 75
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 371
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 360
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 364
Snow tires 363
Spare fuses 471
Spare wheel 433
Mounting 456
Speed settings
Cruise control 248
Distronic* 255
Speedometer 27, 252
Split rear bench seat* 266
SRS 68
Indicator lamp 27, 388
Message in display 427
Standing water, Driving through 317

509 Index
Starter switch 37
Positions 37
Starting difficulties, Engine 53
Starting, Engine 52
Steering column 45
Steering wheel 45
Buttons 28
Cleaning 374
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch
gearshifting E 63 AMG
Automatic transmission 195
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 299
Storage box in cargo compartment 274
Storage compartments 32
Cup holder 283
Glove box 280
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 280
Rear armrest 281
Rear center console 280
Ruffled storage bags 281
Storing
Tires 334
Submenus
In control system 159
Submenus see Control system submenusSun visors 203
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Suspension tuning
For comfortable driving style 262
For sporty driving style 262
Suspension tuning see Airmatic DC (Dual
Control)
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15
T
Tachometer 27, 153
Overspeed range 153
Tail lamps 447
Cleaning lenses 371
Messages in display 423
Replacing bulbs 447
Tailgate
Closing 123
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 118
Opening 121, 122
Taillamps
Messages in display 423
Tar stains 369Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 489
Brake fluid 489
Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants
etc. 486
Coolant 491
Electrical system 484
Engine 479
Engine oil additives 489
Engine oils 489
Fuel requirements 490
Gasoline additives 491
Premium unleaded gasoline 490
Rims and tires 480
Weight 485
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system 488

511 Index
Retreads 332
Rims and tires 480
Rotation 361
Service life 333
Sizes 481
Snow 363
Speed rating 315, 351
Storing 334
Temperature 341, 357
Terminology 358
Traction 314
Tread depth 334, 363
Wear pattern 361
Winter 363
Tools 430
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 92
Total load limit 360
Towing eye bolt 470
Towing the vehicle 468
Tow-start 466, 468
Traction 360
Transmission fluid level 328
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmissionTraveling abroad 317
Tread 360
Tread depth 334, 363
Treadwear indicators 360
Trip computer 183
Trip odometer 153
Turn signals 56
Additional in mirrors 442
Bulbs 442
Cleaning lenses 371
Indicator lamps 27
Messages in display 424
Replacing bulbs 446
Turning off engine 63
Twin roller blind 275
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 361
Units, Settings
Speedometer 172
Temperature 172
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 490
Unlocking
Tailgate in an emergency 436
Unlocking the vehicle 36
In an emergency 435Uphill driving
Cruise control 247
Upholstery
Cleaning 374
Useful features 280
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 477
Vehicle
Battery 462
Care 368
Control system, settings menu 155
Dimensions 485
Individual settings 169, 171
Locking/unlocking 36, 61, 110
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 435, 436
Lowering 461
Modifications and alterations, Operat-
ing safety 16
Towing 468
Washing 368
Weight 485
Vehicle jack 432
Vehicle level control see Airmatic DC
(Dual Control)
Vehicle lighting 323