2002–2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual

This operator's manual from Mercedes-Benz USA covers the 2002–2009 E-Class E 320 and E 500 sedans, their 4MATIC versions, and the E 55 AMG. It explains vehicle operation, owner checks and practical troubleshooting, including equipment-specific instructions for optional features.

• Cabin controls: SmartKey and KEYLESS-GO operation, instrument-cluster menus, seat and mirror memory, climate control, and power-window and sunroof functions.

• Safety systems: Airbags, seat belts and anti-theft protection, plus operating explanations for ABS, BAS, ESP, Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) and 4MATIC traction control.

• Driving systems: Distronic following-distance settings, Airmatic DC suspension tuning and vehicle level control, and Parktronic warning indicators and malfunction checks.

• Maintenance and checks: FSS PLUS service-indicator resetting, electronic engine-oil checks, tire-pressure monitor activation, bulb identification and wiper-blade replacement.

• Battery and electrical recovery: Battery removal and reconnection, jump starting, window and sunroof synchronization, and emergency release of the transmission selector lever.

• Roadside procedures: E 55 AMG TIREFIT tire repair, spare-wheel installation for the other models, towing restrictions, and warning-lamp and display-message tables.

Written for vehicle owners and drivers, the manual introduces basic controls before moving into detailed settings, routine checks and emergency measures.

Cabin Settings and Driver Assistance

The control-system section explains how to change lighting and convenience settings through the multifunction steering wheel. Seat, steering-wheel and exterior-mirror memory settings can be linked to individual SmartKeys, including the passenger mirror's parking position.

Airmatic DC coverage distinguishes Adaptive Damping System settings from vehicle level control. Distronic and Parktronic sections explain operating limits and sensor-related problems; these are owner operating instructions, not sensor calibration or suspension repair procedures.

Tele Aid coverage describes the original emergency, roadside-assistance and information functions, including the subscription and network conditions stated in the manual. Detailed COMAND operation is assigned to separate operating instructions.

FSS PLUS and Warning-Message Troubleshooting

The FSS PLUS section covers checking service information, resetting the indicator after completed maintenance, and setting inspection dates. Detailed scheduled maintenance work belongs to the separate Service Booklet, which is not included in this PDF.

Warning tables pair instrument-cluster lamps and display messages with possible causes and the manufacturer's recommended response. They help distinguish an owner check from a fault requiring workshop attention, including battery-voltage problems, coolant warnings and tire-pressure monitoring faults.

The battery section distinguishes the main and auxiliary batteries and identifies the systems that require resynchronization after a power interruption. The separate window and roof procedures provide a reference for restoring normal operation after battery work.

Roadside Procedures and Repair Boundaries

The E 55 AMG uses TIREFIT instead of a spare wheel; its tire-sealing section describes the kit's limitations. Other covered models have spare-wheel mounting instructions, including use of the alignment bolt. The towing section warns that lifting only one axle on a 4MATIC vehicle can damage the transfer case.

SBC brake work is assigned to qualified technicians. The manual warns that automatic pressurization can extend brake pistons and release brake fluid if the system has not been deactivated before maintenance.

Illustrated bulb-replacement procedures distinguish owner-accessible lamps from Bi-Xenon and other lamp work assigned to a Mercedes-Benz Center. This is an operator's manual, not a workshop overhaul or diagnostic-code manual.

Control Views, Belt Layouts and Reference Tables

Illustrations include the cockpit, instrument cluster, upper and lower center console, and separate poly-V-belt layouts for the E 320/E 500 and E 55 AMG. The AMG layout identifies its separate supercharger drive.

Reference tables cover model-specific wheels and tires, electrical equipment and fluid capacities. The fuse section explains access and directs the reader to the chart inside the vehicle's fuse box; tire-inflation guidance refers to the table on the fuel filler flap. Those two charts are not reproduced here.

Selected Oil Capacities and Fuel Requirements

Engine oil capacities including the filter are 8.5 US qt (8.0 l) for the E 320 and E 320 4MATIC, 8.0 US qt (7.5 l) for the E 500 and E 500 4MATIC, and 9.0 US qt (8.5 l) for the E 55 AMG.

The fuel section specifies premium unleaded gasoline with a minimum posted octane rating of 91, expressed as the anti-knock index, (R+M)/2.

Searchable Text and PDF Contents

Text search and navigation: The written sections support text search. Embedded PDF bookmarks and clickable contents links are not included.

One printable English PDF contains 442 pages: 440 pages through the index, one closing service-and-literature page, and one blank final page. The first 440 pages include eight opening pages and four section-divider pages without body text.