maintenance MERCEDES-BENZ E63AMG WAGON 2007 S211 Owner's Guide

390 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Warning!
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Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or the tire inflation pressure
label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different
size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or the tire inflation pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire infla-
tion pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitor-
ing system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illu-
minates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a significant-
ly under-inflated tire causes the tire to over-
heat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehi-
cle’s handling and stopping ability. Please
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv-
er’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of
the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

410 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
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Battery/Alternator
Stop vehicle
The battery is malfunctioning.
The brake system requires electrical en-
ergy and therefore has only limited oper-
ation. Considerably greater brake pedal
force is required and the stopping dis-
tance is increased.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location as
soon as it is safe to do so. Adjust driv-
ing to be consistent with reduced
braking responsiveness.

Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Low voltage
Start engine
The battery has insufficient voltage.

Start the engine (
page 52).
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Right rear backrest
not locked
The rear seat backrest is not engaged.

Adjust the rear seat backrest until it is
fully engaged in position.
Left rear backrest
not locked
The rear seat backrest is not engaged.

Adjust the rear seat backrest until it is
fully engaged in position.
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Brakepad wear
The brake pads have reached their wear
limit.

Have the brake pads replaced as soon
as possible.
!
Brake pad thickness must be visually in-
spected by a qualified technician at the intervals
specified in the Maintenance Booklet.

458 Practical hintsFlat tire
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground. Never start engine while
vehicle is raised.Removing the wheel
1Alignment bolt

Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re-
move.

Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt1 supplied in the tool kit.

Remove the remaining bolts.

Remove the wheel.
Mounting the spare wheel

Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
Warning!
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Position the jack only on the jack take-up
brackets designed for this purpose.
If the jack is not properly positioned, the ve-
hicle may slip off of the jack.
Warning!
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The jack is intended only for lifting the
vehicle briefly for wheel changes. It is not
suited for performing maintenance work
under the vehicle.

Never start the engine when the vehicle
is raised.


Never lie down under the raised vehicle.
!
Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This
could result in damage to the bolt and wheel hub
threads.
!
To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while installing first
wheel bolt.


463 Practical hints
Battery
!
The battery is a v
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egulated l
ead a
cid
(VRLA) battery, also referred to as “fleece” bat-
tery. Such batteries do not require topping-up of
the electrolyte level. VRLA batteries therefore do
not have cell caps and the battery cover is
non-removable. Do not attempt to open the bat-
tery as otherwise the battery will be damaged.
Even though VRLA batteries do not require top-
ping-up of the electrolyte level and cannot be
opened to check the electrolyte level, the bat-
tery condition must be checked periodically by
performing a battery conductance test. Refer to
Maintenance Booklet for battery condition test-
ing intervals.
As with any other battery, disconnect the battery
if you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an
extended period of time to prevent battery dis-
charge or connect an accessory battery charge
unit expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle model to maintain the battery
charge. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for further information.
!
The factory-equipped VRLA battery is
leak-proofed. Only use a battery as replacement
that has the same security features and is of
identical size, voltage, and capacity as the facto-
ry-equipped battery.
The battery, the battery ventilation hose and the
lateral plug must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
!
Never loosen or detach battery terminal
clamps while the engine is running or the Smart-
Key is in the starter switch. Otherwise the alter-
nator and other electronic components could be
severely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for maintenance
intervals or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.
Warning!
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Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk
of acid burns in the event of an accident.

489 Technical data
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Engine oils
Engine oils are specifically tested for their
suitability in our engines and durability for
our service intervals. Therefore, only use
approved engine oils and oil filters
required for vehicles with Maintenance
System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS
(Canada vehicles). For a listing of approved
engine oils and oil filters, refer to the
Factory Approved Service Products
pamphlet (USA only), or contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Engine oil additives
Do not blend oil additives with engine oil.
They may damage the engine.
Damage or malfunctions resulting from
blending oil additives are not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Air conditioning refrigerant
R-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG
lubricating oil are used in the air
conditioning system.
Never use R-12 (CFC) or mineral-based
lubricating oil. Otherwise damage to the
system will occur.
Brake fluid
Only brake fluid approved by
Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro-
vide you with additional information.
!
Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica-
tion other than those expressly required for the
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or
FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles), or changing of oil
and oil filter at change intervals longer than
those called for by the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles)
will result in engine or emission control system
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.Please follow Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS PLUS (Canada vehicles)
recommendations for scheduled oil changes.
Failure to do so will result in engine or emission
control system damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Warning!
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During vehicle operation, the boiling point of
the brake fluid is continuously reduced
through the absorption of moisture from the
atmosphere. Under extremely strenuous
operating conditions, this moisture content
can lead to the formation of bubbles in the
system, thus reducing the system’s
efficiency.
Therefore, the brake fluid must be replaced
regularly. Refer to your vehicle’s
Maintenance Booklet for replacement
interval.

492 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants etc.The coolant solution must be used year
round to provide the necessary corrosion
protection and increase boil-over protec-
tion. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for re-
placement interval.
Coolant system design and coolant used
determine the replacement interval. The
replacement interval published in the
Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu-
tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved
products of equal specification are used to
renew the coolant concentration or bring it
back up to the proper level.
For information on other Mercedes-Benz
approved products of equal specification,
refer to the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet (USA only) or contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.To provide important corrosion protection,
the solution must be at least 50% anticor-
rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze
protection to approximately -35°F
[-37°C]). If you use a solution that is more
than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze
protection to approximately - 49°F
[-45°C]), the engine temperature will in-
crease due to the lower heat transfer capa-
bility of the solution. Therefore, do not use
more than this amount of anticorro-
sion/antifreeze.If the coolant level is low, water and
MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
should be used to bring it up to the proper
level (have cooling system checked for
signs of leakage). Please make sure the
mixture is in accordance with label instruc-
tions.
The water in the cooling system must meet
minimum requirements, which are usually
satisfied by normal drinking water. If you
are not sure about the water quality, con-
sult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

498 IndexCOMAND see separate COMAND operat-
ing instructions
Combination filter with pollutant-sensitive
air-recirculation mode 235
Combination switch 56, 145
Control system 155
Multifunction display 155
Multifunction steering wheel 156
Resetting to factory settings 170
Control system menus 158, 159
AMG 161
AUDIO 165
Distronic* 167
NAV* 167
Settings 169
Standard display 161
TEL* 184
Trip computer 183
Vehicle status message memory 168
Control system submenus 157
Convenience 181
Instrument cluster 172
Lighting 176
Time/Date 174
Vehicle 180Convenience submenu
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 181
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 182
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 493
Capacities 487
Checking coolant level 329
Messages in display 412, 413, 414
Temperature 320
Temperature indicator 153
Warning lamp 384
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 146
Cruise control 246
Cup holders 282
Curb weight 358
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 17
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Date display, setting 175, 176
Daytime running lamp mode 143
Setting 176, 177
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield 215, 232
Defrosting, Front 214, 231Defrosting, Rear 204
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 178
Interior lighting 179
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
While driving 60
With starting 53
Digital clock see Clock
Digital speedometer 161
Dimensions, vehicle 485
Direction of rotation (tires) 335
Displays
Digital speedometer 161
Distronic* 252
Maintenance service indicator 365
Messages in display 409
Multifunction display 155
Outside temperature 155, 173
Symbol messages 409
Text messages 396
Vehicle status message memory 169
Vehicle system settings, Control
system 155
Distance to empty (Range), Trip
computer 184

504 IndexL
Labels
Certification 476
Emission control information 476
Vacuum line routing diagram 477
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch 56, 141
Front 442
Messages in display 420
Rear 443
Switching on/off 141
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 378
Battery (SmartKey) 113, 117
Brakes 381
CHECK ENGINE 382, 383
Coolant 384
Distance warning lamp* 252
Engine diagnostics 382, 383
Engine malfunction 27, 382, 383
ESP
®
27, 379, 380
Fog lamps 144
Front passenger front air bag off 29,
74, 81, 391, 392
Fuel reserve 27, 385
High beam headlamps 27Instrument cluster 378, 379, 380,
381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 388, 389
Low beam headlamps 27
Seat belt telltale 27, 386
Seat belts 386
SRS 69
Turn signals 27
Language, Setting 172
LATCH-type child seat anchors see Chil-
dren in the vehicle
License plate lamps 443
Messages in display 421
Replacing bulbs 447
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 373
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 286
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode 143
Lighting, Exterior and interior 141
Limp-Home Mode 199
Loading 266
Split rear bench seat* 266
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 177
Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 65Locking the vehicle 61
In an emergency 436
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 119
Key, SmartKey 119
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 119
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 475
Low beam headlamps 56
Indicator lamp 27
Replacing bulbs 442
Switching on 56
Lubricants 486
Lumbar support 131
M
Maintenance 12
Calling up service indicator 367
Clearing service indicator
message 366
FSS (Canada vehicles) 365
Maintenance System (U.S.
vehicles) 365
Resetting service indicator 367
Service indicator 365
Service indicator message 365

506 IndexO
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 359
Occupant safety 68
Air bags 70
Children and air bags 71
Children in the vehicle 88
Fastening the seat belt 49
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 79
Infant and child restraint systems 89
LATCH-type child seat anchors 94
OCS 75
Seat belts 49, 72
OCS 75
Self-test 80
Odometer 155
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 194
Steering wheel gearshift control
E63AMG 195
Operating safety 16
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 371
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 365, 366Overhead control panel 31
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 369
Panic alarm 96
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 282
Parking 313
On hills 61, 313
Over things that burn, Potential
consequences 61, 313
Parking brake 54, 62
Message in display 411
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 140, 202
Gear position 52
Parts service 474
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp
Passenger compartment
Fuse box 472
Interior lighting 149
Interior rear view mirror 47
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 282
Passenger safety see Occupant safetyPedals 309
Phone see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 373
Pliers, universal (vehicle tool kit) 430
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 478
Positions (Memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 310
Power outlet 287
Power seat see Seats
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 243
Emergency operations 438
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Opening/closing 243
Opening/closing in an
emergency 438
Stopping 245
Synchronizing 245
Power washer 369
Power windows 239
Cleaning 372
Operating 239
Rear door window, Blocking
operation 95
Synchronizing 241
Practical hints 378

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