MERCEDES-BENZ E55AMG 2004 W211 Owner's Manual

351 Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Removing the spare wheel
Turn luggage bowl counterclockwise.

Remove spare wheel2.
Storing the spare wheel

Place spare wheel2 in wheel well.

Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop
to secure the spare wheel.Minispare wheel
In the case of a flat tire, you may tempo-
rarily use the Minispare wheel when ob-
serving the following restrictions:


Do not exceed a vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km / h).


Drive to the nearest tire repair facility
to have the flat tire repaired or re-
placed as appropriate.


Do not operate vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.More information can be found in the
“Technical data” section (
page 396).
Luggage box
Remove luggage box
1Fastening clip
2Luggage box
Turn fastening clips1 to the left up-
wards from fastening bolts.

Lift luggage box in the area of the fas-
tening bolts and remove it from trunk.
!Always lower trunk floor before closing
trunk lid.
Warning!
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The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted.
The Minispare wheel should only be used
temporarily, and replaced with a regular
road wheel as quickly as possible.

352 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Install luggage box
Insert luggage box into trunk so that
fastening clips are in line with fastening
bolts.

Push front edge of luggage box in direc-
tion of arrow under cover of trunk sill.

Press fastening clips onto fastening
bolts until they lock into place.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is stored in the com-
partment underneath the trunk floor
(page 350).
The vehicle tool kit includes:


One towing eye bolt


One wheel wrench


One alignment bolt


One fuse extractor


Spare fuses

353 Practical hints
Unlocking / locking in an emergency
Unlocking / locking in an emergency
Unlocking the vehicle
If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, open the driver’s door and
the trunk using the mechanical key.
1Mechanical key locking tab
2Mechanical key

Move locking tab1 in the direction of
the arrow and slide mechanical key2
out of the housing.Unlocking the driver’s door
3Unlocking
4Locking

Unlock the door with the mechanical
key. To do so, push the mechanical key
in the lock until it stops and turn it to
the left.
iUnlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:

Press button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey.


Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.


Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button (
page 33).

354 Practical hintsUnlocking / locking in an emergencyUnlocking the trunk
A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft
(1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
If you are unable to unlock the trunk with
the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the
trunk with the mechanical key.
The handle is located above the rear li-
cense plate recess.
1Unlocking in an emergency
2Handle
Insert the mechanical key into the
trunk lid lock.

Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position1 and hold it in this
position.

Pull trunk lid handle2 and lift the
trunk lid.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
Close the passenger doors and the
trunk.

Press the central locking switch in the
cockpit (
page 107).

Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the passenger doors are still
visible. If necessary, push them down
manually.

Slide mechanical key2 out of the
SmartKey.

Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key (
page 354).

Check if the trunk is locked. If neces-
sary lock the trunk with the mechanical
key (if appilcable) (
page 105).
!Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.iUnlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:

Press buttonŒ or‹ on the
SmartKey.


Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:


Grasp the outside door handle.


Press the start /stop button.

355 Practical hints
Unlocking / locking in an emergency
Changing batteries in the SmartKey/ SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
If the batteries in the SmartKey are dis-
charged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.SmartKey
1Mechanical key
2Battery compartment
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.

Remove mechanical key1
(page 353).

Insert the mechanical key in side open-
ing and push gray slide.
The battery compartment is unlatched.

Pull the battery compartment out of the
SmartKey housing in direction of ar-
row.

Remove the batteries.
3Battery
4Contact spring
Warning!
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Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
iWhen changing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.

356 Practical hintsUnlocking / locking in an emergency
Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries under the contact spring with the
plus (+) side facing up.

Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until it locks into place.
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
1Battery
2Tilt battery up
3Mechanical key
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.

Remove mechanical key (
page 353).

Insert the mechanical key in side open-
ing and push grey slide.
The battery compartment is unlatched.

Pull the battery compartment out of the
SmartKey housing in direction of ar-
row.

Using mechanical key3 apply pres-
sure to position2.
Battery1 tilts up slightly.

Pull out batteries1 in direction of ar-
row.

Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries with the plus (+) side facing up.

Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until it locks into place.
iWhen changing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.

357 Practical hints
Unlocking / locking in an emergency
Fuel filler flap emergency release
In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, you can open
it manually.
1Release knob
Open trunk lid.

Remove right-side tail trim.

Turn release knob1 clockwise (ar-
row).
The fuel filler flap can know be opened.Manually unlocking the transmission
selector lever
In the case of power failure, the transmis-
sion selector lever can be manually un-
locked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.
1Pin

Open the storage compartment in the
center console (
page 244).

Take out the cup holder*.
Using two fingers in the horizontal slot
at the upper rear side of the cup holder,
lift cup holder upwards to remove.

Hold the cover at a 45° angle.

Insert a suitable object1 (e.g. a pin)
through the hole and press the pin
downward.

Remove pin1. iThe selector lever is locked again when
moving it to positionP.

358 Practical hintsOpening / closing in an emergency
Opening / closing in an emergencySliding / pop-up roof* or panorama sliding / pop-up roof*
You can open or close the sliding / pop-up
roof or panorama sliding / pop-up roof
manually should an electrical malfunction
occur.
The sliding / pop-up roof or panorama
sliding / pop-up roof drive is located be-
hind lens1 of the interior overhead light.
1Screen
Fold screen1 down.

Obtain crank2.

Insert crank2 through hole1.

Turn crank2 clockwise to:

Slide roof closed


Raise roof at the rear

Turn crank2 counterclockwise to:

slide roof open


lower roof at the rear
The sliding / pop-up roof or panorama
sliding / pop-up roof must be resynchro-
nized after being operated manually
(
page 204).
iDo not disconnect the electrical con-
nectors.

359 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment.
Bulbs Front lamps
iBackup bulbs will be brought into use
when the following lamps malfunction:

Standing lamps


Tail lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn signal
lamps
LED
2
Turn signal lamp
1156 NA
3
Side marker lamp
W 5 W
4
Halogen headlamps:
Low beam
Bi-Xenon* headlamps:
Low and high beam
1
1Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlamps* do not replace
the Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself.
H7 (55 W)
D2S-35 W
5
Halogen headlamps:
High beam/high beam
flasher
Bi-Xenon* headlamps:
High beam flasher
H7 (55 W)
H7 (55 W)
Parking and standing
lamps
W 5 W
6
Fog lamp
H1 (55 W)

360 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsRear lamps Notes on bulb replacement


Use only 12 volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.


Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.


Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.


Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.


If the newly installed bulb does not light
up, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.


Have the LEDs and bulbs for the follow-
ing lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center:

Additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors


High mounted brake lamp


Bi-Xenon* lamps


Front fog lamps
Lamp
Type
7
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
8
Brake, tail, parking,
standing, backup lamps
and turn signal lamps.
Rear fog lamp (driver's
side).
HiP
LED*
9
License plate lamps
C 5 W
Warning!
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Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you:

touch or move it when hot


drop the bulb


scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in Bi-Xenon* lamps,
it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair
the lamp and its components. We recom-
mend that you have such work done by a
qualified technician.