MERCEDES-BENZ E550 4MATIC 2011 W212 Owner's Manual

E 63 AMG18"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.0 J x 18 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)Summer tires 45255/40 ZR 18 (99 Y) XL MO1RAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.5 J x 18 H2
2.05 in (52 mm)Summer tires 44, 45285/35 ZR 18 (101 Y) XL MO1E 63 AMG
E 63 AMG (Performance Package)18"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.0 J x 18 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)Winter tires 45255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
iRAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.5 J x 18 H2
2.05 in (52 mm)Winter tires 45, 46255/40 R18 99 V XL M+S
iE 63 AMG (Performance Package)19"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.0 J x 19 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)Summer tires255/35 ZR 19 (96 Y) XLRAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.5 J x 19 H2
2.05 in (52 mm)Summer tires 44285/30 ZR 19 (98 Y) XLE 63 AMG
E 63 AMG (Performance Package)19"FAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.0 J x 19 H2
1.46 in (37 mm)Winter tires255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i45
Not in combination with ceramic brake system.
44 Use of snow chains not permitted.
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E 63 AMG
E 63 AMG (Performance Package)RAAMG alloy wheels
Offset9.5 J x 19 H2
2.05 in (52 mm)Winter tires255/35 R19 96 V XL M+S i47
or
285/30 R19 98 V XL M+S i44
Spare wheel
i Vehicles with MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat characteristics) are not equipped with
a TIREFIT kit at the factory.
i The specified tire pressure is printed in yellow on the emergency spare wheel.
i The E 350 BlueTEC is not equipped with an emergency spare wheel.
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel 48E 350
E 350 4MATICE 550
E 550 4MATIC17" Wheels
Offset4.0 B x 17 H2
1.54 in (39 mm)— TiresT 155/70 R17 110 M—Tire pressure420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)—18"Wheels
Offset—4.5 B x 18 H2
1.42 in (36 mm)Tires—T 155/60 R18 107 MTire pressure—420 kPa (4.2 bar/61 psi)47 Snow chain usage: please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
44 Use of snow chains not permitted.
48 Use of snow chains not permitted.380Wheel/tire combinationsTires and wheels
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Collapsible spare wheel48E 63 AMG19"Wheels
Offset6.5 B x 19 H2
0.55 in (14 mm) Tires175/50-19 97 PTire pressure350 kPa (3.5 bar/51 psi)48 Use of snow chains not permitted.Wheel/tire combinations381Tires and wheelsBA 212 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 5, en-USdimargiVersion: 3.0.3.62010-05-20T13:33:46+02:00 - Seite 381Z

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Vehicle equipment ............................384
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .........384
Warranty ............................................ 384
Vehicle identification plates ............385
Service products and capacities .....386
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Vehicle equipment
i This manual describes all the standard
and optional equipment of your vehicle
which was available at the time of
purchase. Country-specific differences are
possible. Bear in mind that your vehicle
may not feature all functions described
here. This also refers to safety-related
systems and functions.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
All Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a supply
of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts for
necessary service and repair work. In
addition, strategically located parts delivery
centers provide for quick and reliable parts
service.
More than 300,000 different genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts are available for
Mercedes-Benz models.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subjected
to stringent quality inspections. Every part
has been specifically developed,
manufactured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Only genuine Mercedes-Benz parts should
therefore be used.
! The use of non-approved parts could
impair the vehicle's safety. For this reason,
Mercedes-Benz recommends genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts and approved
conversion parts and accessories for your
vehicle model.
HEnvironmental note
Daimler AG also supplies reconditioned major
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. They are covered by the
same Limited Warranty entitlements as new
parts.
Always specify the vehicle identification
number and engine number when ordering
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts. You will find
these numbers on your vehicle's
identification plates, for example
( Y page 385).
Warranty
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet.
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
Replacement parts and accessories are
subject to the Mercedes-Benz Replacement
Part and Accessory Warranties. You can
obtain these at any Mercedes-Benz Center.
i Should you lose your Service and
Warranty Information booklet, have an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center arrange
for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.
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Vehicle identification plates
Vehicle identification plate with
vehicle identification number (VIN)
and paint code number
XOpen the driver's door.
You see vehicle identification plate :.
Example: vehicle identification plate (USA only)
;VIN=Paint code number
Example: vehicle identification plate (Canada only)
;VIN=Paint code numberiThe data on the type plate is only an
example. This data is vehicle-specific and
can differ from the data given here. The
data that applies to your vehicle can be
found on your vehicle's type plate.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number (VIN) can
be found in the following locations:
Ron the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 385)
Rat the lower edge of the windshield
(Y page 386)
In addition to being stamped on the vehicle
identification plate, the vehicle identification
number (VIN) is also stamped onto the vehicle
body.
It is located on the floor in front of the right-
hand front seat.
XSlide the right-hand front seat to its
rearmost position.
XFold floor covering : upwards.
You will see vehicle identification number
(VIN) ;.
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Engine number:Emissions control information label,
including the certification of both federal
and Californian emissions reference
values;Engine number (stamped into the
crankcase)=VIN (on the lower edge of the windshield)
Service products and capacities
Important safety notes
Service products include the following:
R fuels (e.g. gasoline, diesel)
R additives for exhaust gas aftertreatment
(AdBlue ®
)
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windshield washer fluid
Vehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. You should therefore
only use products that have been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Information on tested and approved products
can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center or on the Internet at http://
www.mbusa.com (USA only).
GWarning
Comply with all valid regulations with respect
to handling, storing and disposing of service
fluids. Otherwise, you could endanger
persons or the environment.
Keep service fluids out of the reach of
children.
For health reasons, you should prevent
service fluids from coming into direct contact
with your skin or clothing.
If a service fluid is swallowed, contact a
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CapacitiesVehicle modelCapacityFuel, coolant,
lubricants etc.Engine oil and
filterE 350 49
E 350 BlueTEC8.5 US qt (8.0 l)Approved engine
oilsE 350 4MATIC7.4 US qt (7.0 l)E 550 49
E 550 4MATIC9.0 US qt (8.5 l)E 63 AMG 509.3 US qt (8.8 l)Power steeringAll models except
AMG vehiclesApproximately 0.95 US qt
(0.9 l)MB power steering
fluid or approved
Dexron III ATFE 63 AMGApproximately 1.3 US qt
(1.2 l)Cooling systemE 350 49
E 350 4MATICApproximately 8.9 US qt
(8.4 l)MB 325.0 corrosion
inhibitor/antifreeze
agentE 350 BlueTECApproximately 12.2 US qt
(11.5 l)E 550 49
E 550 4MATICApproximately 10.9 US qt
(10.3 l)E 63 AMGApproximately 11.6 US qt
(11.0 l)Tank capacityAll models21.1 US gal. (80.0 l)gasoline engines:
premium-grade
unleaded gasoline
(at least 91 octane,
average value
between 96 RON/
86 MON)
Diesel engines:
ULTRA-LOW
SULFUR DIESEL
FUEL (ULSD,
maximum sulfur
content 15 ppm)ReserveAll models except
AMG vehiclesApproximately 2.4 US gal.
(9.0 l)E 63 AMGApproximately 3.7 US gal.
(14.0 l)49 USA only.
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Vehicle modelCapacityFuel, coolant,
lubricants etc.AdBlue ®
tankE 350 BlueTEC6.5 US gal. (24.5 l)AdBlue ®
in
accordance with
ISO 22241Air-
conditioning
systemAll models—Refrigerant R134a
and special PAG
lubricant (never
R 12)Windshield/
headlamp
cleaning
systemAll models except
E 350 BlueTEC6.3 US qt (6.0 l)MB windshield
washer
concentrate 51
( Y page 393)
Mixing ratio for
washer fluid
( Y page 393)E 350 BlueTEC3.7 US qt (3.5 l)Fuel
Important safety notesGWarning!
Gasoline and diesel fuels are highly flammable
and poisonous. They burn violently and can
cause serious injury.
Never allow sparks, flames or smoking
materials near gasoline or diesel fuel!
Turn off the engine before refueling.
Whenever you are around gasoline or diesel
fuel, avoid inhaling fumes and any skin or
clothing contact. Extinguish all smoking
materials.
Direct skin contact with fuels and the
inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your
health.
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline
! To ensure the longevity and full
performance of the engine, only premium-
grade unleaded gasoline must be used.
If premium-grade unleaded gasoline is
unavailable and regular gasoline is used,
observe the following precautions:
R only fill the fuel tank to half full with
regular unleaded gasoline and add the
rest as soon as possible with premium-
grade unleaded gasoline.
R do not drive at the maximum speed.
R avoid sudden acceleration.
R when the vehicle is carrying a light cargo,
e.g. two passengers without luggage, do
not allow the engine to rev above
3000 rpm.
R when the vehicle is fully loaded or being
operated in mountainous terrain, do not
depress the accelerator pedal further
than 2
/ 3 of the pedal travel.
Fuel requirements
Gasoline engines
Use only premium-grade unleaded gasoline.
The octane number should be at least 91.
Details can be found on the gas pump. The
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