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[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2011, Model line: E350 4MATIC, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ E350 4MATIC 2011 W212Pages: 400, PDF Size: 16.3 MB
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Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 20At a glance ........................................... 25Safety ................................................... 35Opening and closing ...........................75Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..101Lights and windshield wipers ..........117Climate control ................................. 131Driving and parking ..........................147On-board computer and displays ....215Loading, stowing and features ........273Maintenance and care ......................307Roadside Assistance ........................321Tires and wheels ............................... 349Technical data ................................... 383
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ...................................... 294
12 V socket ........................................ 292
4ETS see ETS/4ETS
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 193
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 241
Function/notes ................................ 65
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Accident (notes) ................................ 323
Active Blind Spot Assist Display message ............................ 252
Function/information ....................209
Active Driving Assistance package . 208
Active Lane Keeping Assist Display message ............................ 251
Function/information ....................211
Active light function (display
message) ............................................ 245
Active multicontour seat .................. 107
Active service system see Service interval display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 71
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 246
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
AdBlue ®
Adding ........................................... 167
Display message ............................ 249
Air bags
Display message ............................ 239
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 39
Important safety notes ....................38
Knee bag .......................................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................43
Pelvis air bag ................................... 42
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Side impact air bag ..........................41
Window curtain air bag ....................43
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air dehumidification
Activating/deactivating with
cooling ........................................... 138
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 140
Air filter (display message) .............. 249
Airflow Setting ........................................... 141
AIRMATIC
Function/notes ............................. 191
Suspension tuning .........................192
Vehicle level .................................. 191
AIRMATIC (display message) ............ 250
AIRMATIC (E 550 and E 550
4MATIC) .............................................. 191
Air nozzles see Air vents .................................. 144
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode
Activating/deactivating .................143
Air vents ............................................. 144
Glove box ....................................... 144
Important safety information .........144
Rear ............................................... 145
Setting the center air vents ...........144
Setting the side air vents ...............144
Alarm system
see ATA
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Ambient lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 230
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 221
AMG Ride Control sports
suspension (E 63 AMG) ..................... 192
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
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Ashtray ............................................... 291
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 227
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................74
Function ........................................... 74
Switching off the alarm ....................74
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................. 201
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 225
AUTO lights see Light sensor
Automatic car wash .......................... 314
Automatic lane recognition
system see Lane Keeping Assist ................229
Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................155
Display message ............................ 258
Driving tips .................................... 157
Emergency running mode ..............162
Kickdown ....................................... 158
Malfunction .................................... 162
Program selector button ................158
Pulling away ................................... 151
Selector lever ................................ 154
Starting .......................................... 151
B
Backrest (display message) ............. 259
Bag hook ............................................ 281
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
Plus*) .................................................... 66
Battery Charging ........................................ 340
Checking (SmartKey) .......................80
Display message ............................ 248
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 80
Jump-starting ................................. 341
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................80
Safety notes .................................. 338
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
Display message ............................ 252
Function/notes ............................. 205
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
......................................... 390
Adding AdBlue ®
............................. 167
Bottle holder ...................................... 289
Brake fluid Notes ............................................. 392
Brake fluid level ................................ 312
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 244
Brakes ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 66
BAS PLUS ........................................ 66
Brake fluid (notes) .........................392
Display message ............................ 242
High-performance brake system ....174
Important safety notes ..................173
Maintenance .................................. 174
Parking brake ................................ 170
Warning lamp ................................. 263
Breakdown
see Accident (notes)
see Flat tire
Bulb
Infrared light .................................. 127
Bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................126
Low-beam headlamps ....................126
Overview ........................................ 125
Parking lamps ................................ 126
Standing lamps (front) ...................126
Turn signals (front) ......................... 127
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) .........23
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................21
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
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Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 143
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 141
Coat hooks ......................................... 283
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Collapsible spare wheel Inflating ......................................... 335
see Emergency spare wheel
Combination switch .......................... 120
Combined cargo cover and net ........ 282
Compass ............................................ 303
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 220
Convenience closing feature .............. 93
Convenience opening feature ............ 93
Coolant (engine) Checking the level .........................311
Display message ............................ 246
Notes ............................................. 392
Temperature (on-board computer) . 221
Temperature gauge ........................ 216
Warning lamp ................................. 269
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light (display message) ... 243
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 124
Cruise control Cruise control lever .......................178
Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ............................. 177
Cup holder ......................................... 288
Center console .............................. 288
Rear compartment .........................288
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 220
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ............................................... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 245
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Interior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Diesel particle filter .......................... 173
Digital speedometer ......................... 220
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 318
Display messages Brakes ........................................... 241
Calling up (on-board computer) .....234
Clearing (on-board computer) ........234
Driving systems ............................. 250
Engine ............................................ 246
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 260
Lamps ............................................ 243
Safety systems .............................. 235
Service interval display ..................313
SmartKey ....................................... 260
Tires ............................................... 255
Vehicle ........................................... 258
Distance recorder ............................. 220
Distance warning lamp ..................... 270
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 186
Display message ............................ 254
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 185
Driving tips .................................... 187
Function/notes ............................. 179
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 185
Warning lamp ................................. 270
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 85
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
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Emergency releaseFuel filler flap ................................. 164
Trunk ......................................... 90, 91
Vehicle ....................................... 85, 86
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................162
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 325
Stowing .......................................... 326
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 57
Safety guidelines ............................. 37
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 91
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....20
Engine
Irregular running ............................ 153
Starting problems ..........................153
Starting the engine with the key ....151
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............151
Switching off .................................. 170
Warning lamp Check Engine ..........268
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 153
Engine number .................................. 386
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 310
Checking the oil level ..................... 309
Display message ............................ 248
Lubricant additives ........................391
Notes about oil grades ................... 391
Temperature (on-board computer) . 221
Viscosity ........................................ 391
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
see ESP ®
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 70
Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 68
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 228
AMG menu (on-board computer) ...221
Display message ............................ 235
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 68Important safety information ...........67
Warning lamp ................................. 265
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 68
Exhaust check ................................... 172
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 318
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 113
Dipping (automatic) .......................114
Out of position ............................... 114
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 115
Storing the parking position ..........114
Exterior view ........................................ 26
F
First-aid kit ......................................... 323
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 331
MOExtended run-flat system .........337
Preparing the vehicle .....................326
Raising the vehicle .........................333
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 327
Floormat ............................................. 304
Folding bench seat (cargo
compartment) .................................... 108
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 244
Fuel Additives ........................................ 389
Notes ............................................. 388
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 388
Refueling ........................................ 162
Specifications ................................ 388
Troubleshooting ............................. 166
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........220
Notes ............................................. 172
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 249
Fuel filler flap Emergency release ........................164
Opening/closing ............................ 164
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 249
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Starting the engine ........................151
Unlocking ......................................... 77
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 150
SmartKey ....................................... 149
Kickdown ................................... 158, 161
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Lane-change assistant see Active Blind Spot Assist
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 229
Display message ............................ 251
Function/information ....................207
Lane Tracking package ..................... 205
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 244
Light Setting ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off
(on-board computer) ......................231
Automatic headlamp mode ............119
Cornering light function .................122
Daytime running lamps ..................119
Driving abroad ............................... 118
Fog lamps ...................................... 120
Hazard warning lamps ...................122
High-beam headlamps ...................120
Light switch ................................... 118
Low-beam headlamps ....................119
Rear fog lamp ................................ 120
Switching the Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 230
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 231
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........231
Light sensor (display message) ....... 246
Loading guidelines ............................ 274
Locking Automatic ........................................ 85
Emergency locking ........................... 86
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 84
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 232
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 243
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 284
Luggage net ....................................... 276
Lumbar support 4-way lumbar support ....................108
Luxury head restraints ..................... 105
M
M+S tires ............................................ 175
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 244
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 23
Manual drive program ...................... 160
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 107
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 316
mbrace Call priority .................................... 299
Display message ............................ 235
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 299
Emergency call .............................. 296
Important safety notes ..................295
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............300
MB info call button ........................298
Remote vehicle locking ..................300
Roadside Assistance button ..........297
Self-test ......................................... 295
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Steering wheel heatingIndicator lamp (Malfunction) ..........112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 159
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 275
Glove box ....................................... 274
Stowage space
Center console .............................. 275
Cup holders ................................... 288
Important safety information .........274
Stowage well
Trunk floor (under) .........................285
Submenu (on-board computer)
Convenience .................................. 232
Factory setting ............................... 233
Instrument cluster .........................229
Lights ............................................. 230
Standard display ............................ 220
Vehicle ........................................... 231
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 289
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231
Suspension tuning ............................ 192
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........221
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 74
T
Tachometer ........................................ 217
Tailgate Display message ............................ 259
Emergency unlocking .......................91
Limiting the opening angle ...............90
Tail lamps (Display message) ........... 244
Tank content Fuel gauge ....................................... 28
Technical data ................................... 384
E 350 ............................................. 393
E 350 4MATIC ................................ 394
E 350 BlueTEC ............................... 393
E 550 ............................................. 394
E 550 4MATIC ................................ 395
E 63 AMG ...................................... 395
Tires/wheels ................................. 374
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 299
Display message ............................ 235
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 299
Emergency call .............................. 296
Important safety notes ..................295
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............300
MB info call button ........................298
Remote vehicle locking ..................300
Roadside Assistance button ..........297
Self-test ......................................... 295
System .......................................... 295
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............299
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 227
Display message ............................ 260
Menu (on-board computer) ............226
Number from the phone book ........ 227
Redialing ........................................ 227
Rejecting/ending a call .................227
Telephone compartment .................. 275
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 285
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 216
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 221
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 221
Outside temperature ...................... 217
Setting ........................................... 139
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 73
Through-loading ................................ 278
Through-loading feature ................... 278
Tilt/sliding sunroof Opening/closing .............................. 97
Resetting ......................................... 97
Timer (on-board computer) .............. 222
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 327
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) .....357
Checking manually ........................355
Display message ............................ 255
Maximum ....................................... 360
Notes ............................................. 353
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Pressure loss warning ....................355
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................330
Recommended ............................... 352
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 357
Restarting ...................................... 359
Warning lamp ................................. 271
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................373
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................371
Bar (definition) ............................... 371
Characteristics .............................. 371
Checking ........................................ 351
Cleaning ......................................... 352
Definition of terms .........................371
Direction of rotation ......................365
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................374
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 370
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............371
Flat tire .......................................... 326
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 372
Guidelines to be observed .............351
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 372
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................372
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......372
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........372
Labeling (overview) ........................367
Load bearing index (definition) ......373
Load index ..................................... 370
Load index (definition) ...................372
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 372
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 373
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 373
Maximum tire load .........................365
Maximum tire load (definition) .......372
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 373PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 373
Replacing ....................................... 367
Service life ..................................... 351
Sidewall (definition) .......................373
Speed index (definition) .................372
Storing ........................................... 352
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 371
Temperature .................................. 366
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 373
Tire bead (definition) ......................373
Tire pressure (definition) ................373
Tire pressures (recommended) ......371
Tire size (data) ............................... 374
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index ....................368
Tire tread ....................................... 351
Tire tread (definition) .....................373
Total load limit (definition) .............374
Traction ......................................... 366
Traction (definition) .......................373
Tread wear ..................................... 366
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 365
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................371
Unladen weight (definition) ............372
Wear indicator (definition) .............373
Wheel rim (definition) ....................372
Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 350
Top Tether ............................................ 62
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........343
Installing the towing eye ................343
Removing the towing eye ...............344
Transfer case ..................................... 162
Transmission position
display ................................................ 155
Transmission positions .................... 157
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 220
Trip odometer Calling up ....................................... 220
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TrunkAutomatic opening ..................... 88, 89
Emergency release ....................90, 91
Locking separately ...........................90
Trunk/tailgate
Important safety guidelines .............86
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 259
Turn signal (display message) ......... 243
Turn signals ....................................... 120
Type plate see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................85
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 84
V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 290
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 24
Emergency unlocking ................. 85, 86
Equipment ....................................... 20
Exterior view .................................... 26
Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 229
Loading .......................................... 360
Lowering ........................................ 337
Maintenance .................................... 21
Parking up ..................................... 171
Raising ........................................... 333
Reporting problems .........................23
Towing away .................................. 343
Tow-starting ................................... 343
Transporting .................................. 345
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 385
Vehicle level ...................................... 191
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 250
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 324
Video (DVD) ........................................ 226
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 226
VIN ...................................................... 385
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 265
Brakes ........................................... 263
Check Engine ................................. 268
Coolant .......................................... 269
ESP ®
.............................................. 265
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 266
Fuel tank ........................................ 268
Overview .......................................... 29
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only Canada) ...........48
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp (only USA) ................43
Reserve fuel ................................... 268
Seat belt ........................................ 264
SPORT handling mode ...................266
SRS ................................................ 267
Tire pressure monitor ....................271
Warranty ............................................ 384
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 337
Wheel chock ...................................... 332
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................367
Changing a wheel .......................... 331
Checking ........................................ 351
Cleaning ......................................... 315
Guidelines to be observed .............351
Mounting a wheel .......................... 335
Removing a wheel ..........................334
Tightening torque ........................... 337
Wheel size/tire size .......................374
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 237
Operation ......................................... 43
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 316
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 141
Windshield washer fluid (display
message) ............................................ 260
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Windshield washer systemAdding washer fluid .......................312
Notes ............................................. 393
Windshield wipers
Important safety notes ..................127
Replacing the wiper blades ............129
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Troubleshooting ............................. 130
Winter operation ............................... 176
Radiator cover ............................... 309
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 175
Wiper blades
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