service interval MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS 2019 Owners Manual

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Infraredreflective windshield function ........13 0
Climate control.........................................131Overview of climate control systems ..........131Operatingthe climate control system .........13 2
Driving and parking.................................13 8Driving ........................................................13 8DYNAMIC SELECT switch ............................148Automatic transmission ..............................15 0Function ofthe 4MATIC ..............................154Refueling ....................................................154Parking .......................................................156Driving and driving safety systems .............165Vehicletowing instructions .........................218
Instrument Display and on-boardcomputer...................................................219Instrument Displayoverview .......................219Overview ofthe buttons onthesteeringwheel ..........................................................220Operatingthe on-board computer .............. 221Settingthe design ...................................... 222
Settingthe additionalvaluerange .............. 222Overview of displays onthe multifunc‐tion display .................................................223Adjustingthe instrument lighting ................224Menus and submenus ................................. 224Head-up Display .......................................... 231
Voice Control System..............................233Notes on operating safety .......................... 233Operation ................................................... 233UsingtheVoice Control System effec‐tively ........................................................... 235Essentialvoice commands .........................235
Multimedia system..................................248Overview and operation ..............................24 8System settings .......................................... 257Fit & Healthy............................................... 268Navigation ..................................................270Telephone ...................................................295Online and Internet functions ......................317Media ......................................................... 323Radio .......................................................... 336Sound .........................................................344
Maintenance and care.............................347ASSYST PLUS service interval display .........347Engine compartment .................................. 348Cleaning and care ....................................... 355
Breakdown assistance............................364Emergency ..................................................364Flat tire ....................................................... 364Battery (vehicle) .........................................370Towstarting ortowingaway.......................375Electrical fuses ........................................... 380
Wheels and tires......................................384Notes on noise or unusual handlingchar‐acteristics ...................................................384Notes onregularlyinspecting wheels andtires ............................................................ 384Notes on snowchains ................................ 385Tirepressure .............................................. 386Loadingthevehicle .................................... 393Tirelabeling ................................................ 397Definition oftermsfor tires and loading ..... 402Changing a wheel ....................................... 405
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Protectingthe environment
ENVIRONMENTALNOTEEnvironmentaldamageduetooperating conditions andpersonal drivingstyle
The pollutant emission ofyourvehicle isdirectlyrelatedtothewayyou operateyourvehicle.
Helptoprotectthe environmentbyoperatingyourvehicle in an environmentallyresponsi‐ble manner. Please observethefollowingrec‐ommendations on operating conditions andpersonal drivingstyle.
Operating conditions:
Make surethatthe tire pressure is cor‐rect.
Do not carryany unnecessaryweight(e.g.roof luggageracks onceyou nolonger needthem).
Adheretothe service intervals.Aregularly servicedvehicle will contrib‐utetoenvironmental protection.
Always havemaintenanceworkcarriedout at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Personal drivingstyle:
Do not depressthe accelerator pedalwhenstartingthe engine.
Do notwarmupthe engine whilethevehicle isstationary.
Drive carefully and maintain a suitabledistance fromthevehicle in front.
Avoid frequent, sudden accelerationand braking.
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Received destinations are saved inthe previ‐ous destinations.
A promptappears onthe media display.
A destination has beenreceived withoutpicture information:selectYes.
Ifroute guidance is not active, selectStartRoute Guidance.Theroutetothe destination is calculated.The map shows theroute.Route guidancethen begins.
or
Ifroute guidance is active, selectStart NewRoute GuidanceorSet as Next Way Point.Start New Route Guidance:thereceived des‐tination address is set as a new destination.The previous destinations and intermediatedestinations are deleted.Route guidancetothe new destination begins.
Set as Next Way Point:thereceived destina‐tion address is set asthe next intermediatedestination.Route guidance begins.
A destination has beenreceived with pic‐tureinformation:selectStart Route Guid-ance.Route guidancestarts.
Route guidance with current trafficreports
Traffic informationoverviewTrafficreports arereceived using LiveTrafficInformation and are usedforroute guidance.
This service is unavailable in some countries.
There may be differences betweenthe trafficreportsreceived andthe actualroad andtraffic conditions.
Important information on LiveTraffic Informa‐tion:
RCurrent trafficreports arereceived viatheInternet connection.
RThe traffic situation is updated at short,regu‐lar intervals.
RThestatus ofthe service subscription can bedisplayed (→page 287).
Information onthevehicle's position isregularlysenttoDaimlerAG. The datais immediatelyren‐dered anonymousbyDaimlerAGandforwardedtothe traffic data provider. Usingthis data, traf‐ficreportsrelevanttothevehicle's position aresenttothevehicle. Thevehicle acts as a sensorfortheflowof traffic and helpstoimprovethequality ofthe trafficreports.
Ifyou do notwanttotransmitthevehicle posi‐tion,you havethefollowing options:
RYou switchoffthe transmission ofthevehicleposition (→page 259).
RYou havethe service deactivated at anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Displaying subscription information
Requirements:RThevehicle is equipped with LiveTrafficInformation.
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ASSYST PLUS service interval display
Function ofthe ASSYST PLUS service intervaldisplay
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display ontheInstrument Display provides information ontheremaining time or distance beforethe nextservice due date.
You can hidethis service message usingtheback button onthe left-hand side ofthesteeringwheel.
Depending on howthevehicle is used,theASSYST PLUS service interval display mayshortenthe service interval, e.g. inthefollowingcases:
RMainly short-distance driving
RWhenthe engine is often leftidlingfor longperiods
RIntheevent of frequent coldstart phases
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsavoiding suchoperating conditions.
You can obtain further information concerningthe servicing ofyourvehicle from aqualified
specialistworkshop, e.g. an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center.
Displayingthe service due date
On-board computer:
Service ASSYST PLUS
The next service due date is displayed.
Toexitthe display:pressthe back buttononthe left-hand side ofthesteering wheel.
Make suretoobservethefollowing furtherrela‐ted subject:
ROperatingthe on-board computer(→page 221).
Information onregular maintenancework
NOTEPrematurewearthroughfailuretoobserveservice due dates
Serviceworkwhich is not carried out attheright time or incompletelycan leadtoincreasedwear and damagetothevehicle.
Always observethe prescribed serviceintervals.
Always havethe prescribed serviceworkcarried out at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Special servicerequirements
The prescribed service interval is based on nor‐mal operation ofthevehicle. Maintenanceworkwill needtobe performed more often ifthevehi‐cle is operated under arduous conditions orincreased loads.
The ASSYST PLUS service interval display is onlyan aid. The driver ofthevehicle bearsresponsi‐bility asregardstowhether maintenanceworkneedstobe performed more oftenthan speci‐fied based onthe actual operating conditionsand/or loads.
Examples of arduous operating conditions:
Rregular city driving with frequent intermedi‐atestops
Rmainly short-distance driving
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Rfrequent operation in mountainousterrain oron poorroad surfaces
Rwhenthe engine is often leftidlingfor longperiods
Roperation in particularly dusty conditionsand/or if air-recirculation mode is frequentlyused
Inthese or similar operating conditions, havetheinterior airfilter, engine air cleaner, engine oiland oilfilteretc.changed more frequently. Thetires must bechecked more frequently ifthevehicle is operated under increased loads.Fur‐ther information can be obtained at aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
Battery disconnection periods
The ASSYST PLUS service interval displaycan only calculatethe service due datewhenthe batteryis connected.
Notedownthe service due date displayed onthe instrument display before disconnectingthe battery (→page 347).
Engine compartment
Active hood (pedestrian protection)
Operation ofthe active hood (pedestrian pro‐tection)In certain accident situations,therisk of injurytopedestrians can bereducedbythe actuationofthe active hood. Therear area ofthe hood israisedbyapproximately 3 in (85 mm).
Forthe drivetotheworkshop,resetthe trig‐gered active hoodyourself. Afterthe active hoodhas been triggered, pedestrian protection maybe limited.
Aqualified specialistworkshop mustre-instatethe full functionality ofthe active hood.
The active hood is notavailable in all countries.
Resettingthe active hood
\nWARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts inthe engine compartment
Certain components inthe engine compart‐ment can beveryhot, e.g.the engine,theradiator and parts oftheexhaust system.
Allowthe enginetocool down and onlytouch component parts described inthefollowing.
Withyour handflat, push down active hood1inthe area aroundthe hinges on bothsides (arrows).The hood must engage in position.
Ifthe active hood can beraised slightly attherear inthe area ofthe hinges,repeatthestep until it engages correctly.
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On-board computer:
Service Engine Oil Level
You will see one ofthefollowing messages inthe multifunction display:
Measuring Engine Oil Level...: measurementofthe oil level is notyet possible.Repeattherequest after a maximum of 30 minutes' driv‐ing.
Engine Oil Level OKandthe bar displayforindicatingthe oil level inthe multifunctiondisplay is green and is between "min" and"max":the oil level is correct.
Engine Oil Level Add 1.0 landthe bar displayfor indicatingthe oil level inthe multifunctiondisplay is orange and is below "min": add1.1 US qt (1 l) of engine oil.
Reduce Engine Oil Levelandthe bar displayfor indicatingthe oil level inthe multifunctiondisplay is orange and is above"max": drainofftheexcess engine oil. Consult aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
For Engine Oil Level Switch Ignition On:switch onthe ignitiontocheckthe engine oillevel.
Engine Oil Level System Inoperative: sensordefective or not inserted. Consult aqualifiedspecialistworkshop.
Engine Oil Level System Currently Unavail.:closethe hood.
Adding engine oil
\nWARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts inthe engine compartment
Certain components inthe engine compart‐ment can beveryhot, e.g.the engine,theradiator and parts oftheexhaust system.
Allowthe enginetocool down and onlytouch component parts described inthefollowing.
\nWARNINGRisk offireand injury fromengine oil
If engine oil comes into contact withhotcomponent parts inthe engine compart‐ment, it may ignite.
Make surethat no engine oil is spillednexttothefiller opening.
Allowthe enginetocool off andthor‐oughly cleanthe engine oil from compo‐nent parts beforestartingthevehicle.
NOTEEngine damagecausedbyanincorrect oilfilter, incorrect oil or addi‐tives
Do not use engine oils or oilfilterswhich do not correspondtothe specifi‐cationsexplicitly prescribedfortheservice intervals.
Do not alterthe engine oil or oilfilter inordertoachievelongerchange intervalsthan prescribed.
Do not use additives.
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Followthe instructions inthe serviceinterval displayregardingthe oilchange.
NOTEDamagecausedbyaddingtoomuch engine oil
Too much engine oil can damagethe engineorthe catalytic converter.
Haveexcess engine oilremoved at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Turncap1counter-clockwise andremoveit.
Add engine oil.
Replace cap1and turn it clockwise asfaras it will go.
Checkthe oil level again (→page 351).
Checking coolant level
\nWARNINGRisk of burns from hot com‐ponent parts inthe engine compartment
Certain components inthe engine compart‐ment can beveryhot, e.g.the engine,theradiator and parts oftheexhaust system.
Allowthe enginetocool down and onlytouch component parts described inthefollowing.
\nWARNINGRisk of scalding from hotcoolant
The engine cooling system is pressurized,particularly whenthe engine iswarm. Ifyouopenthe cap,you could be scaldedbyhotcoolant spraying out.
Letthe engine cool down before open‐ingthe cap.
When openingthe cap,wear protectivegloves and safetyglasses.
Openthe cap slowlytorelease pres‐sure.
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NOTEEngine damagecausedbyanincorrect oilfilter, incorrect oil or addi‐tives
Do not use engine oils or oilfiltersotherthanthose which meetthe specifica‐tions necessaryforthe prescribedservice intervals.
Do not alterthe engine oil or oilfilter inordertoachievelongerchange intervalsthan prescribed.
Do not use additives.
Havethe engine oilchanged aftertheprescribed intervals.
Mercedes-Benzrecommendsthatyou havetheoilchange carried out at aqualified specialistworkshop.
Further information on engine oil and oilfilters isavailable atthefollowing locations:
RInthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluidsbyenteringthe designation:
-Athttp://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-Inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo app
Rat aqualified specialistworkshop
Quality and capacity of engine oil
MB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
Gasoline enginesMB-Freigabe or MB-Approval
All models229.5, 229.6
Thefollowingvaluesrefertoan oilchange,includingthe oilfilter.
Capacity
ModelCapacity
All models6.9 US qt (6.5 liters)
Notes on brakefluid
Observethe notes on operatingfluids(→page419).
\nWARNINGRisk of an accident duetovapor pocketsforming inthe brake sys‐tem
The brakefluid constantly absorbs moisturefromthe air. This lowersthe boiling point ofthe brakefluid. Ifthe boiling point istoo low,vapor pockets mayforminthe brake systemwhenthe brakes are applied hard.
This causesthe braking effecttobeimpaired.
Havethe brakefluidrenewed atthespecified intervals.
Havethe brakefluidregularlyreplaced at aqualified specialistworkshop.Only use brakefluid approvedbyMercedes-BenzaccordingtoMB-Freigabe or MB-Approval 331.0.
You can obtain further information on brakefluidinthefollowing places:
Rinthe Mercedes-Benz SpecificationsforOperating Fluids
-at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com
-inthe Mercedes-Benz BeVo App
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Switching on ....................................... 340
SD cardInserting/removing ............................. 324
Seat..............................................88, 89,1044-waylumbar support ...........................92Adjusting (electrically) ........................... 92Adjusting (manually and electrically)......................................................... 89,91Backrest (rear) locking ........................106Correct driver's seat position ................ 88Foldingthe backrest (rear passengercompartment) back .............................106Foldingthe backrest (rear)forwards ....104Foldingthe backrestforwards/back(with memory function) .........................95Massage programoverview ...................94Operatingthe memory function ...........101Panel heating .........................................97Resettingthe settings ............................94Setting options ......................................14Switching AIRSCARF on/off ..................97
Seat adjustmentConfiguring ............................................94
Seat belt..................................................... 33Fastening ...............................................37Protection ..............................................33
Seat belt adjustmentActivating/deactivating ......................... 38Function ................................................ 38
Seat beltextender.....................................36
Seat beltwarningsee Seat belts
Seat belts...................................................38Activating/deactivating seat beltadjustment ............................................ 38Care..................................................... 361Reduced protection ...............................34Releasing ...............................................38Seat belt adjustment (function) ............. 38Seat beltextender ................................. 36Warning lamp ........................................ 38
Seat cover (Care)..................................... 361
Seat heatingActivating/deactivating ......................... 95
SeatventilationSwitching on/off...................................97
Secondtelephone...................................299Connecting .......................................... 299Features .............................................. 299
Selecting agearsee Changinggears
Selectingthe sound profile
Burmester®high-end 3D surroundsound system ...................................... 346
Selector leversee DIRECT SELECT lever
Self-testAutomatic front passenger front air‐bag shutoff ............................................ 43
Sensors (Care).........................................360
Service centersee Qualified specialistworkshop
Service interval displaysee ASSYSTPLUS
Servicestation searchStarting automatic search................... 281
Setting a speedsee Cruise control
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