dimensions MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2011 Owners Manual

Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes ....................84
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 352
Connecting .................................... 352
Disconnecting ................................ 352
Display message ............................ 264
Important safety notes ..................350
Jump starting ................................. 354
Location ......................................... 351
Removing/fitting ........................... 352
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt force limiters (activation) ...........43
Belt tensioner Activation ......................................... 43
Function .......................................... .53
Blind Spo tAssist
Activating/deactivating .................242
Display message ............................ 269
Notes/function .............................. 212
Trailer towing ................................. 214
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC (AdBlue ®
) ............................. 388
Bonnet Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 320
Closing .......................................... .322
Display message ............................ 276
Opening ......................................... 321
Boot
Emergency release ..........................94
Important safety notes ....................91
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 93
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 276
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Opening dimensions ......................394
Bottle holder ...................................... 309
Box (boot) .......................................... .302
Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System) Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 256
Notes ............................................. 390
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .71
Display message ............................ 260
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 70
BAS .................................................. 70
BAS PLUS ........................................ 70
Brake fluid (notes) .........................390
Display message ............................ 254
Driving tips .................................... 178
High-performance brake system ....179
Important safety notes ..................178
Parking brake ................................ 177
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
see Towing away/tow-starting
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Automatic car wash .......................327
Carpets .......................................... 333
Display ........................................... 331
Exterior lighting ............................. 329
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 332
High-pressure cleaner .................... 328
Interior ........................................... 331
Matt paintwork .............................. 328
Nigh tView Assist Plus ...................331
Notes ............................................. 326
Paint .............................................. 328
Plastic trim .................................... 331
Reversing camera ..........................330
Roof lining ...................................... 333
Seat bel t........................................ 332
Seat cover ..................................... 3326
Index

Storing the current speed
..............184
Variabl e......................................... 183
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 73
Warning lamp ................................. 284
SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys-
tem)
Display message ............................ 258
Introduction ..................................... 43
Warning lamp ................................. 284
Warning lamp (function) ................... 43
Starting (engine) ................................ 156
Station see Radio
Steering (display message) ..............277
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically). ..................115
Adjusting (manually). .....................114
Button overview ............................... 33
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Gearshift paddles ........................... 169
Important safety notes ..................114
Steering wheel heating ..................115
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 119
Steering wheel gearshift paddles ....169
Steering wheel heating Problem (malfunction) ...................115
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 250
Stowage areas ................................... 290
Stowage compartment Spectacles compartment ...............291
Stowage compartments
Armrest (front) ............................... 292
Armrest (under) ............................. 292
Centre console .............................. 291
Cuph older..................................... 307
Glove compartment .......................291
Important safety information .........290
Luggage net ................................... 293
Rea r............................................... 292
Stowage well beneath the boot
floor .................................................... 305
Summer opening see Convenience opening feature Summer tyres
.................................... 364
Sun blind Rea rside windows ......................... 310
Sun visor ............................................ 309
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .245
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 198
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 199
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........250
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............77 T
Tailgate Display message ............................ 276
Emergency unlocking .......................95
Important safety notes ....................91
Limiting the opening angle ...............94
Opening/closing .............................. 91
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 93
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 92
Opening dimensions ......................394
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 260
Tank
see Fuel tank
Technical data
Notes ............................................. 380
Trailer loads ................................... 396
Tyres/wheels ................................. 371
Vehicle data ................................... 392
Telephone
Accepting acall............................. 239
Display message ............................ 278
Menu (on-board computer) ............239
Number from the phone book ....... .239
Redialling ....................................... 240
Rejecting/ending acall................. 239
Telephone compartment ................292
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pac kfix kit) ....304 Index
19

Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 230
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 249
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 249
Outside temperature ..................... .230
Setting (climate control) ................141
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 181
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........77
Immobiliser ...................................... 77
Through-loading ................................ 295
Through-loading feature ...................295
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Sliding sunroof
Time (on-board computer) ................244
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................250
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 341
Top Tether ............................................ 58
Total distance recorder ....................235
Tow-away protection ..........................78
Towing Important safety notes ..................355
With the rear axle raised ................357
Towing atrailer
Activ eBlind Spot Assist .................218
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............221
Axle load, permissible ....................397
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 226
Trailer tow hitch display message ..277
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye. ...................356
Removing the towing eye. ..............357
With both axles on the ground .......357
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............358
Fitting the towing eye. ...................356
Important safety notes ..................355
Removing the towing eye. ..............357
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 226
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 214
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 330
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 224Decoupling
atrailer ....................... 225
Driving tips .................................... 221
ESP ®
................................................ 75
Folding in the ball coupling ............225
Folding out the ball coupling ..........223
Important safety notes ..................221
Lights displa ymessage .................. 259
Mounting dimensions ....................395
Parking Guidance ........................... 206
Parktroni c...................................... 202
Power supply ................................. 226
Shift range ..................................... 168
Trailer loads ................................... 396
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display .........166
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECTl ever)...................... 166
Transporting the vehicle ..................358
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .332
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .235
Trip meter Calling up ....................................... 235
Resetting (on-board computer) ......236
Trip odometer
see Trip meter
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................132
Switching on/off ........................... 124
TV
Operating (on-board computer) .....238
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 381
Installatio n..................................... 381
Transmission output (maximum) .... 381
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....368
Display message ............................ 272
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................343
Pressure loss warning ....................367
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................343
Recommended ............................... 365 20
Index

Tyre pressure monitor
Function/note s............................. 368
Restarting ...................................... 369
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Tyres
Checking ........................................ 363
Direction of rotatio n...................... 371
Display message ............................ 272
Grip ................................................ 180
Important safety notes ..................362
Replacing ....................................... 370
Service life ..................................... 363
Storing ........................................... 371
Tyr esize (data) .............................. 371
Tyr etread ...................................... 363
see Flat tyre U
Unladen weight ................................. 392
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................90
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 89 V
Vanity mirror (in sun visor) ..............309
Variable SPEEDTRONIC see SPEEDTRONIC
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 25
Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 275
Electronics ..................................... 381
Emergency unlocking .......................90
Equipment ....................................... 23
Implied warranty .............................. 26
Individua lsettings .......................... 243
Leaving parked up .........................177
Locking (in an emergency) ...............90
Locking (key )................................... 82
Lowering ........................................ 348
Pulling away ................................... 157
Raising ........................................... 345
Registration ..................................... 25
Towing away .................................. 355
Tow-starting ................................... 355
Transporting .................................. 358Unlocking (in an emergency)
...........90
Unlocking (key )................................ 82
Vehicle data ................................... 392
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 392
Vehicle dimensions ...........................392
Vehicle emergency locking ................90
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate ..............382
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 197
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension .......................................... 199
Vehicle level (display message) .......266
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 337
Vehicle weights ................................. 392
Vents see Air vents
Video (DVD) ........................................ 238
Video DVD (on-board computer) ......238
VIN ...................................................... 382 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 282
Brakes ........................................... 281
Distance warning signa l................. 287
ESP ®
.............................................. 283
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 283
LIM (cruise control) ........................ 181
LIM (DISTRONIC PLUS) ..................186
LIM (variable SPEEDTRONIC) .........183
Overview .......................................... 32
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF ................56
Reserve fuel ................................... 285
Seat bel t........................................ 280
SRS ................................................ 284
Tyr ep ressure monitor ...................287
Warning triangle ................................ 336
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 278
Wheel bol ttightening torque ...........348
Wheel chock ...................................... 344 Index
21

X
Turn the emergency key element clockwise
as far as it will go to position 1.
i On right-hand-drive vehicles, turn the
emergency key element anti-clockwise.
X Turn the emergency key element back and
remove it.
X Make sure that the doors and the boot lid/
tailgate are locked.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not primed. Boot/luggage compartment
Important safety notes
Do not leave the key in the boot/luggage
compartment.Y ou could otherwise lock your-
self out. G
WARNING
Exhaust fumes could enter the vehicle interior
if the engine is runnin gand the boot lid/tail-
gate is open. This could poison you. There-
fore, you should make sure tha tthe boot lid/
tailgate is always closed when the engine is
running.
! The boot lid/tailgate swings upwards and
to the rear when opened. Therefore, make
sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the boot lid/tailgate. i
You will find details on the boot lid/tail-
gate opening dimensions in the Technical
data section (Y page 394).
Saloon without the boot lid remote clos-
ing feature: the boot lid can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened automatically from outside
R opened automatically from inside
R unlocked with the emergency key element
Saloon with the boot lid remote closing
feature: the boot lid can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R opened and closed automatically from out-
side
R opened and closed automatically from
inside
R unlocked with the emergency key element
On the Estate, you can:
R open and close the tailgate manually from
outside
R open the tailgate manually from inside
(Estate with a folding bench seat)
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
R limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R unlock the tailgate using the emergency
key element Opening/closing manually
Opening X
Press the %button on the key. Boot/luggage compartment
91Opening and closing Z

injured by prolonged exposure to extremely
high or low temperatures, for example. In this
case, rescuing people fro moutside the vehi-
cle is difficult.
Deactivate the interior motion sensor before
you loc kthe vehicle with the key. The doors
can then be opened from the inside after the
vehicle has been locked from the outside with
the key. G
WARNING
Monitor the boot lid/tailgate opening and
closing procedures to make sure that nobody
can become trapped. To stop the opening or
closing procedure, press the closing button
on the boot lid/tailgate again or pull the han-
dle on the outside of the boot lid/tailgate.
! The boot lid/tailgate swings upwards and
to the rear when opened. Therefore, make
sure that there is sufficient clearance
above and behind the boot lid/tailgate.
i You will find details on the boot lid/tail-
gate opening dimensions in the Technical
data section (Y page 394).
Opening You can open the boot lid/tailgate automati-
cally with the key or the handle in the boot
lid/tailgate.
X Press and hold the Fbutton on the key
until the boot lid/tailgate opens.
or
X If the boot lid/tailgate is unlocked, pull the
handle of the boot lid/tailgate and let it go
again immediately.
Closing Saloon:
you can close the boot lid automati-
cally using the closing button 7
or the locking
button 8
. Estate:
you can close the tailgate automati-
cally using either the closing button or the
locking button 9
. Closing button and locking button (example:
Saloon)
X
To close: press closing button :in the
boot lid/tailgate.
X To close and lock simultaneously:
Press closing button ;in the boot lid/tail-
gate.
i If you leave a KEYLESS-GO key in the
boot/luggage compartment, the boot lid/
tailgate will not lock. Opening/closing automatically from
the inside
G
WARNING
Monitor the boot lid/tailgate closing proce-
dure to make sure that nobody can become
trapped. Release the boot lid/tailgate remote
operating switch to stop the closing proce-
dure.
You can open and close the boot lid/tailgate
from the driver's seat when the vehicle is sta-
tionary and unlocked.
7 For vehicles with the boot lid remote closing feature only.
8 For vehicles with the boot lid remote closing feature and KEYLESS-GO only.
9 For vehicles with KEYLESS-GO only. Boot/luggage compartment
93Opening and closing Z

X
Turn the emergency key element anti-
clockwise from position 1as far as it will
go to position 2.
The boot is unlocked.
X Turn the emergency key element back to
position 1and remove it.
X Insert the emergency key element into the
key. Tailgate emergency release (Estate)
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
On vehicles with a folding bench seat, you can
open the tailgate from inside the vehicle using
the handle.
X Take the emergency key element out of the
key (Y page 84).
i You will find details on the tailgate open-
ing dimensions in the Technical data sec-
tion (Y page 394). !
When opening, the tailgate swings up and
out. Therefore, make sure that there is suf-
ficient clearance above and behind the tail-
gate.
X Insert emergency key element ;into
opening in trim :.
X Turn emergency key element ;90° clock-
wise.
X Push emergency key element ;in the
direction of the arrow and open the tail-
gate. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
between the side window and the door frame
when a side window is opened. Do not touch
or lean against the side window during the
opening procedure. You could become trap-
ped between the side window and the door
frame as the side window moves down. If
there is a risk of becoming trapped, release
the switch or pull the switch upwards to close
the side window again. G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close a side window. If there is a risk
of becoming trapped, release the switch or
press it again to open the side window again. G
WARNING
Children may injure themselves if they open
or close the side windows.
Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. Always take the key with you when leaving
the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for
a short time. G
WARNING
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. The children could:
R be seriously or even fatally injured on parts
of the vehicle
R be seriously or even fatally injured by pro-
longed exposure to extremely high or
extremely low temperatures
If children open a door, they could:
R seriously or even fatally injure other people
R get out of the vehicle and injure them-
selves, or be seriously or even fatally
injured by a passing vehicle
Activate the child-proof locks/override fea-
ture if children are travelling in the vehicle. Side windows
95Opening and closing
Z

The vehicle/trailer combination:
R
is heavier
R is restricted in its acceleration and gradi-
ent-climbing capability
R has an increased braking distance
R is affected more by strong crosswinds
R demands more sensitive steering
R has a larger turning circle
As a result, the handling characteristics may
be impaired and you may lose control of the
vehicle. This could lead to an accident with
serious or even fatal injuries.
When towing a trailer, always adjust your
speed to the current road and weather con-
ditions. Do not exceed the maximum permis-
sible speed for your vehicle/trailer combina-
tion. G
WARNING
Never depress the brake pedal continuously
while the vehicle is in motion, e.g. never cause
the brakes to rub by applying constant slight
pedal pressure. This causes the brake system
to overheat, increases the braking distance
and can lead to the brakes failing completely. G
WARNING
On no account should you attempt to draw the
vehicle/trailer combination out by increasing
speed. G
WARNING
If you exceed the maximum noseweight when
using a carrier system on the ball coupling:
R the carrier system may be thrown around.
R the ball coupling and the carrier system
may become detached from the vehicle.
As a result, you may injure others or cause an
accident.
Do not exceed the maximum noseweight.
When driving with a loaded carrier system,
always adjust your driving style to the prevail- ing road, traffic and weather conditions and
drive particularly carefully.
You can use carrier systems, e.g. bicycle
racks or load-bearing implements, on the ball
coupling. The maximum noseweight of
75 kg applies when using carrier systems on
the ball coupling.
General notes i
When towing a trailer, set the tyre pres-
sure on the rear axle of the towing vehicle
for a maximum load; see the tyre pressure
table in the fuel filler flap (Y page 365).
You will find installation dimensions and loads
in the "Technical data" section
(Y page 395).
The maximum noseweight of the trailer draw-
bar on the ball coupling is 84 kg 21
. However,
the actual noseweight must not exceed the
value given on the trailer tow hitch or trailer
identification plates. The lowest weight
applies.
! Use a drawbar noseweight as close as
possible to the maximum permissible nose-
weight. Do not use a noseweight of less
than 50kg, otherwise the trailer may come
loose.
Note that the payload and the rear axle load
are reduced by the actual payload.
Please note that when towing a trailer, PARK-
TRONIC (Y page 200), parking guidance
(Y page 203) and Blind Spot Assist
(Y page 212) are only available with limita-
tions, or not at all.
i On vehicles without level control, the
height of the ball coupling will alter accord-
ing to the load placed on the vehicle. If nec-
essary, use a trailer with a height-adjusta-
ble drawbar.
21 Missing values for the E300 model were not available at the time of going to print. 222
Towing
atrailerDriving an d parking

Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if you:
R
brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Please observe the loading guidelines.
Luggage holder The luggage holder can be used to secure
light loads against the side wall of the luggage
compartment to prevent them from moving
around.
!
Only use the luggage holder to secure
loads with a maximum weight of 7kg and
with dimensions that allow the loads to be
safely and securely retained by the luggage
holder. X
To install: insert two brackets Ainto the
left or right loading rail (Y page 303).
X Press release button :of the luggage
holder and pull the strap out slightly.
X Insert luggage holder ;into brackets A
and, while doing so, press release button
= and push the luggage holder downwards
until it engages.
X Press release button :of the luggage
holder and pull the strap out in the direction
of the arrow.
X Place the load between the strap and the
luggage compartment side wall.
X Using one hand, press locking button :of
the luggage holder. X
With your other hand, let the strap go slowly
until the load is secured.
X Make sure that locking button ?on brack-
ets Ais pressed.
This keeps brackets Ain place on the
loading rail.
X To remove: press release button =on
respective bracket Aand remove luggage
holder ;by pulling upwards and out.
Telescopic rod The telescopic rod can be used to secure the
load against the rear seats to prevent it from
moving around.
X
To install: insert one bracket ;into both
the left and the right loading rails and slide
it to the desired position (Y page 303).
X Insert telescopic rod :into brackets ;
and, while doing so, press release but-
ton ?and push the rod downwards until it
engages.
X Make sure that locking button =on brack-
ets ;is pressed.
This keeps brackets ;in place on the
loading rail.
X To remove: press release button ?on
respective bracket ;and remove tele-
scopic rod :by pulling it upwards and out. 304
Stowage areasStowing and features

X
To reduce the tyre pressure: press pres-
sure release button Enext to pressure
gauge F.
X Stow the tyre sealant bottle, the tyre infla-
tio nc ompressor and the warning triangle.
X Drive to the nearest specialist qualified
workshop and have the tyre changed there.
X Have the tyre sealant bottle replaced as
soon as possible at a qualified specialist
workshop. H
Environmental note
Have the used tyre sealant bottle disposed of
professionally, e.g. at aqualified specialist
workshop.
X Have the tyre sealan tbottle replaced every
four years at a qualified specialist work-
shop. Changing
awheel and fitting the spare
wheel
Preparing the vehicle When using an emergency spare wheel or
spare wheel of a different size, you must not
exceed the maximum speed of 80 km/h.
G
WARNING
The wheel/tyre dimensions and the tyre type
of the spare wheel/emergency spare wheel
and the wheel to be replaced may differ. Fit-
ting a spare wheel/emergency spare wheel
may severely impair the driving characteris-
tics. There is a risk of accident.
To prevent hazardous situations:
R Adap tyour driving style accordingly and
drive carefully.
R Never fit more than one spare wheel/emer-
gency spare wheel if the dimesions are dif-
ferent to those of the wheel being replaced.
R Only use a spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel briefly if the dimesions are different
to those of the wheel being replaced. R
Do not switch off ESP ®
.
R Have the spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel in question replaced at the nearest
qualified specialist workshop. Make sure
that the wheel/tyre dimensions and tyre
type are correct.
i Vehicles without an emergency spare
wheel/spare wheel are not equipped with
wheel-changing tools at the factory. For
more information on which tools are
required to perform a wheel change on your
vehicle, e.g. wheel chock, wheel wrench or
centring pin, consult a Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
X Prepare the vehicle as described
(Y page 340).
X If a trailer is coupled to the vehicle, uncou-
ple it.
X Remove the following items (depending on
the vehicle's equipment) from the stowage
well under the boot/luggage compartment
floor:
R
the emergency spare wheel
R the wheel wrench
R the folding wheel chock
R the jack
R the centring pin
R the tyre inflation compressor
X Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling
away.
Securing the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling away If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel chock,
it can be found in the vehicle tool kit
(Y
page 337).
The folding wheel chock is an additional
securing measure to prevent the vehicle from
rolling away, for example when changing a
wheel. 344
Flat tyreBreakdown assistance