MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2012 Repair Manual

If yourv
ehicle does not have automatic child
seat recognition on the front-passenger seat,
this is indicated by a special sticker. The
sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard
on the front-passenger side. The sticker is
visible when you open the front-passenger
door.
Vehicles without automatic child seat recog-
nition on the front-passenger seat: when you
turn the key to position 2inthe ignition lock,
the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp lights up briefly, but does not have any
function. It does not indicate that there is
automatic child seat recognition on the front-
passenger seat. The front-passenger seat sensor system for
child restraint systems detects whether a
special Mercedes-Ben zchild seat with a
transponder for automatic child seat recog-
nition has been fitted. In this case, 4
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp :
lights up. The front-passenger front airbag is
disabled. i
If the front-passenger front airbag is dis-
abled by the automatic child seat recogni-
tion, the following remain enabled on the
front-passenger side:
R the sidebag
R the pelvisbag
R the windowbag
R the belt tensioner
ISOFIX child seat securing system for
the rear seats G
WARNING
Ac hild restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system does not provide
sufficient protection for children weighing
more than 22 kg. For this reason, do not
secure children weighing more than 22 kg in
a child restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system. If the child weighs
more than 22 kg, secure the child restraint
system with the vehicle seat belt as well. In
addition, when fitting a child restraint system,
be sure to observe the manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions and the instructions for
correct use of the child restraint system. G
WARNING
Please note that if child restraint systems, or
their retaining systems, are damaged or sub-
jected to a load in an accident, they may not
be able to provide their protective function.
This could result in serious or even fatal inju-
ries to the secured child in the event of an
accident, heavy braking or a sudden change
in direction.
For this reason, have child restraint systems
and their anchorages which have been dam-
aged or subjected to a load in an accident
checked immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! When fitting the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the centre
seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the
seat belt could be damaged. 58
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When installing the ISOFIX child restraint sys-
tem, fold protective caps
;of securing
rings :inwards.
X Install the ISOFIX child restraint system.
Comply with the manufacturer's instruc-
tions when installing the ISOFIX child
restraint system.
ISOFIX is a standardised securing system for
specially designed child restraint systems on
the rear seats. Securing rings for two ISOFIX
child restraint systems are fitted on the left
and right of the rear seats. Top Tether Saloon
Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the ISOFIX child restraint system
secured with ISOFIX and the rear seat. It
helps reduce the risk of injury even further.
The Top Tether anchorage points are located
in the rear compartment behind the head
restraints.
X Move head restraint :upwards.
X Fold up cover ;of Top Tether anchorage
A.
X Route Top Tether belt =under head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars.
X Hook Top Tether hook ?into Top Tether
anchorage A.
X Make sure that Top Tether belt =is not
twisted.
X Fold down cover ;of Top Tether anchor-
age A. Children in the vehicle
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X
Move head restraint :back down again
slightly if necessary (Y page 110). Make
sure that you do not interfere with the cor-
rect routing of Top Tether belt =.
X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with
Top Tether. Comply with the manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
Make sure that Top Tether belt =is tight.
Estate Top Tether provides an additional connection
between the ISOFIX child restraint system
secured with ISOFIX and the rear seat. It
helps reduce the risk of injury even further.
The Top Tether anchorages are attached to
the rear of the rear seat backrests.
X Move head restraint :upwards.
X Remove combined luggage cover and net
=(Y page 319).
X Route Top Tether belt Bunder head
restraint :between the two head restraint
bars. X
Hook Top Tether hook Ainto Top Tether
anchorage ?on the back of rear seat
backrest ;.
X Make sure that Top Tether belt Bis not
twisted.
X Move head restraint :back down again
slightly if necessary (Y page 110). Make
sure that you do not interfere with the cor-
rect routing of Top Tether belt B.
X Fit the ISOFIX child restraint system with
Top Tether. Comply with the manufactur-
er's installation instructions when doing so.
Make sure that Top Tether belt Bis tight.
X Install combined luggage cover and net
=(Y page 319). 60
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Problems with child seat recognition
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
The
4 PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp on the centre con-
sole is lit. As
pecial Mercedes-Benz child seat with a transponder for auto-
matic child seat recognition has been fitted to the front-passenger
seat. The front-passenger fron tairbag has therefore been disabled
as desired. The
4 PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp on the centre con-
sole is lit.
or
The 6 warning lamp
lights up and/or the
4 PASSENGER AIR-
BAG OFF indicator
lamp does not light up
briefly when you switch
the ignition on. G
Risk of injury
There is no child seat fitted to the front-passenger seat .Automatic
child seat recognition is malfunctioning.
X Remove electronic equipmen tfrom the front-passenge rseat,
e.g.:
R laptop
R mobile phone
R cards with transponders, such as ski passes or access cards
If the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp is still lit:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Integrated child seat
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal
injury to the child in the event of a sudden
change in direction, braking or an accident:
R you must follow the manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions for the child seat when
fitting the integrated child seat (ICS) pad-
ded play table and side head restraint and
when fastening the seat belt.
R do not modify the integrated child seat, the
ICS padded play table or the side head
restraint. Do not use protective covers.
R make sure that the ICS padded play table
and the side head restraints do not become trapped or damaged. This could happen
when you
- close the doors
- adjust the seat
- store the ICS padded play table and the
side head restraints
- transport heavy objects
R replace the integrated child seat, the pad-
ded play table and the side head restraints
if these were damaged or subjected to
heavy loads during an accident.
R note: children who weigh less than
12.5 kg require a different child restraint
system. Information about other child
restraint systems is available from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
R the vehicle's rear seat backrest must be
locked in position.
The child seats are integrated into the right
and left-hand rear seat cushions. In conjunc-
tion with the componentsl isted in the follow-
ing table, they comply with the legal require-
ments of ECE R 44.04. Children in the vehicle
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Weight
catego-
ries Integra-
ted
child
seat ICS pad-
ded play
table Side
head
restrain
ts Group I:
9to
18 kg
1 Folded
out Manda-
tory Manda-
tory Category
II: 15 to
25 kg Folded
out Not per-
missible Manda-
tory Group III:
22 to
36 kg Folded
out Not per-
missible Optional
Mercedes-Benz recommends using the inte-
grated child seatf
or children who weigh
between 12.5 and 36 kg.
For children weighing between approximately
12.5 kg and 18 kg: an ICS padded play table
and a side head restraint which have been
specially approved for the integrated child
seat must also be used.
Folding out the child seat Integrated child seat (example: Saloon)
:
Side head restraints
; Belt guide
= Integrated child seat
? Release handle X
Pull release handle ?forwards.
X Lift integrated child seat =and press it
back until it engages.
Fastening achild's seat belt G
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal
injury to the child in the event of a sudden
change in direction, braking or an accident:
R the shoulde rsection of the seat belt must
be routed across the centre of the child's
shoulder –never across the child's neck –
and must fit snugly against the child's
chest .The lap section of the seat belt must
be routed across the child's pelvis –not
across the abdomen –and pulled snug
against the child's body .Retighten the belt
strap if necessary.
R never secure more than one child at a time
in the child restraint system.
R the belt strap must not be trapped or twis-
ted, nor rub against any sharp edges.
R if you have not fitted the side head restraint,
the head restraint must always be adjusted
correctly when driving with a child in the
integrated child seat. If the head restraint
is correctly adjusted, the back of the head
is supported by the centre of the head
restraint at about eye level.
Observe the installation instructions for the
ICS padded play table and the additional
warnings and information about risk of injury.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly from the inertia
reel.
X Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt
buckle.
X If you are using an integrated child seat
without the ICS padded play table, make
sure that the seat belt:
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R
is routed as low as possible across the
pelvic area, in front of the hips
R is tightened across the lap by pulling
upwards on the shoulder section of the
seat belt
R is tigh tand is routed across the centre of
the child's shoulder
R is not twisted and does not pass across
the child's neck or under the child's arm
X Adjust the head restraint if necessary; see
(Y page 110).
Folding in the chil dseat X
Pull release handle :forwards.
X Push the centre of the integrated child seat
forwards and down ;until it engages.
ICS padded play table for th eintegrated
child seat Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the ICS padded play table is not installed
and used correctly on the integrated child
seat, it cannot provide the intended protec-
tion .Itw ould then not be possible to restrain
the child in the event of an accident, sudden
braking or abrupt change in direction and this
could result in serious or even fatal injury to
the child. For this reason, observe the follow-
ing description when fitting the ICS padded
play table: The ICS padded play table is only suitable for
use together with the folded out integrated
child seat.
On the rear seats, only use the ICS padded
play table which is recommended for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
An incorrectly fitted ICS padded play table
could come loose and seriously or even fatally
injure the child or other vehicle occupants.
After fitting the ICS padded play table, make
sure that it is secured correctly.
G
WARNING
Do not modify the ICS padded play table, inte-
grated child seat or seat belts. The ICS pad-
ded play table must not be used without a
cover. The cover must not be removed from
the ICS padded play table or replaced with a
cover from another manufacturer. Otherwise,
the official approval is invalidated and the
padded play table's protective function could
be restricted. G
WARNING
Do not modify the ICS padded play table, inte-
grated child seat or seat belts. The ICS pad-
ded play table must not be used without a
cover. The cover must not be removed from
the ICS padded play table or replaced with a
cover from another manufacturer. Otherwise,
the official approval is invalidated and the
padded play table's protective function could
be restricted.
Use the ICS padded play table in accordance
with the instructions in table (Y page 61).
You must not use the integrated child seat
with padded table as a direct attachment to
a baby car seat for which a body weight of up
to 10kg is permissible.
Fitting the ICS padded play table G
WARNING
Make sure that:
R the belt is routed as described below.
R the seat belt is not twisted. Children in the vehicle
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R
the IC Spadded play table is righ tup against
the child's body.
R the belt strap is not trapped or twisted and
does not rub against any sharp edges.
Otherwise, it may not be possible to restrain
the child in the event of an accident, sudden
braking or abrupt change in direction and this
could result in serious or even fatal injury to
the child. ICS padded play table (example: Saloon)
:
Side head restraints
; ICS padded play table
= Seat belt guide points
? Left leg
A Integrated child seat
B Right leg
X Fold out integrated child seat
A(Y page 61).
X Place the child on integrated child seat A.
X Fold both legs ?and Bdown.
X Place ICS padded play table ;over inte-
grated child seat A.
X Pull the seat belt smoothly from the inertia
reel.
X Attach the lower and upper sections of the
belt in left seat belt guide point =.X
Guide both sections of the belt to right seat
belt guide point =and attach.
X Engage the seat belt tongue in the belt
buckle.
X Slide ICS padded play table ;close to the
child's body.
X Pull both parts of the belt tight .Make sure
that the seat belt is no ttwisted.
X Adjust the head restrain tifnecessary; see
(Y page 110).
Side head restraints for the integrated
child seat G
WARNING
If you do not secure the side head restraint at
the anchor points intended, it cannot provide
the intended level of protection .Itwould then
not be possible to protect the child in the
event of an accident, sudden braking or
abrupt change in direction and this could
result in serious or even fatal injury to the
child.
Only attach the side head restraint to the
intended anchor points on the rear head
restraint.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only use side head restraints
which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz
for your vehicle. Side head restraints (example: Saloon)
Use the side head restraint
sinaccordance
with the instructions in table (Y page 61).64
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Fitting side head restraints
X
Slide head restraint ;upwards and posi-
tio nitu pright.
X Slide side head restraints Bfrom the front
to the centre of both head restraint bars
until they engage.
The right -and left-hand lock verification
indicators =must be folded in. The red
surfaces are no longe rvisible.
X Make sure that side head restraint Bis
engaged in both head restraint bars.
X Slide head restraint ;downwards
(Y page 110) until it rests on the upper
edge of side head restraints B.
X Guide the seat belt through seat belt guide
A on the door side on side head restraint
B.
X Secure the child (Y page 62).
Removing the side head restraints
X Take the seat belt out of seat belt guide
A.
X Move head restraint ;upwards.
X Press left or right release button ?and pull
side head restraint Bforward to remove
it.
The left and right lock verification indica-
tors :fold out briefly.
X Adjust head restraint ;(Ypage 110).
i Should a side head restraint be required
for the second integrated child seat, this
can be ordered at any Mercedes-Benz
Service Centre.
Storing the ICS padded play table and
the side head restraint G
WARNING
Secure the ICS padded play table and the side
head restraints in the vehicle as specified;
otherwise, they may com eloose. In the event
of an accident, sudden braking or abrupt
change in direction, they could injure vehicle
occupants or cause damage to the vehicle. When you are not using the ICS padded play
table and the side head restraints, store these
in a suitable place, such as the boot.
For example, on vehicles with TIREFIT, you
can store the side head restraints in the stow-
age compartment under the boot/luggage
compartment floor (Y page 325)/
(Y page 325).
Suitable positioning of the child
restraint systems X
To install a child restraint system on
the front-passenger seat: move the front-
passenger seat to the rearmost and lowest
position and the belt outlet height to the
lowest position.
Key to the letters used in the following table:
XS eat which is unsuitable for children in
this weight category.
US uitable for child restraint systems in the
"Universal" category that are approved
for use in this weigh tcategory.
LS uitable for child restraint systems as rec-
ommended, see the following table of
"Recommended child restraint systems"
(Y page 67).
Front-passenger seat Weight cat-
egories Front-
passenger
airbag is
not disa-
bled: Front-
passenger
front air-
bag is disa-
bled.
Categor
y0:
up to 10 kg X L
Category
0+: up to
13 kg
X L
Category I:
9 to 18 kg
L LChildren in the vehicle
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Weight cat-
egories Front-
passenger
airbag is
not disa-
bled: Front-
passenger
front air-
bag is disa-
bled.
Category II:
15 to 25 kg
L L
Group III:
22 to 36 kg
L L
Vehicles with automatic chil
dseat recog-
nition in the front-passenger seat: a "Uni-
versal" category child restrain tsystem with a
transponder fo rautomatic child seat recog-
nition must be fitted when the front-
passenger airbag is disabled. The 4
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
must be lit.
Rear seats Weight cat-
egories Left, right Centre
Categor
y0:
up to 10 kg U U
Category
0+: up to
13 kg
U U
Category I:
9 to 18 kg U U
Category II:
15 to 25 kg
U U
Group III:
22 to 36 kg
U U
i
Vehicles with a folding bench sea tinthe
load compartment( Estate):information on
child restraint systems on the folding
bench sea tcan be obtained at any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
"Universal" category child restraint systems
can be recognised by their orange approval
label. Example
:approval label on the child restraint sys-
tem
Suitability of the rear seats for attaching
ISOFIX child restraint systems
Key to the letters used in the following table:
XI SOFIX position tha tis not suitable for
ISOFIX child restraint systems in this
weight category and/or size category.
IUF Suitable for forward-facing ISOFIX child restraint systems that belong to the
"Universal" category which are approved
for use in this weight category.
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint sys- tems as recommended; see the follow-
ing table of "Recommended child
restraint systems" (Y page 67).
Carry-cot weight category Size cate-
gory Equipment Rear seat,
left and
right
F ISO/L1 X
G ISO/L2 X
Weight category 0: up to 10 kg, up to
approximately 6 months
Size cate-
gory Equipment Rear seat,
left and
right
E ISO/R1 IL66
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Weight category 0+: up to 13 kg, up to
approximately 15 months Size cate-
gory Equipment Rear seat,
left and
right
E ISO/R1 IL
D ISO/R2 IL
C ISO/R3 IL
Weight category I: 9 to 18 kg, approx-
imately 9 months to 4 years
Size cate-
gory Equipment Rear seat,
left and
right
D ISO/R2 IL
C ISO/R3 IL
B ISO/F2 IUF
B1 ISO/F2X IUF
A ISO/F3 IUF
Recommended child restraint systems
When installing a child restraint system on the
front-passenge
rseat:
X Move the front-passenger seat to its lowest
and rearmost position.
Weight category 0: up to 10 kg, up to
approximately 6 months Manufacturer
Britax Römer
Type
BABY SAFE PLUS
Approval number
(E1 ...)
03 301146
04 301146
Order number
(A 000 ...)
970 10 00
Automatic child
seat recognition
Yes Weight category 0+: up to 13 kg, up to
approximately 15 months
Manufacturer
Britax Römer
Type
BABY SAFE PLUS
Approval number
(E1 ...)
03 301146
04 301146
Order number
(A 000 ...)
970 10 00
Automatic child
seat recognition
Yes
Weight category I: 9 to 18 kg, approx-
imately 9 months to 4 years
Manufac-
turer
Britax Römer Britax Römer
Type
DUO PLUS DUO PLUS
Approval
number
(E1 ...)
03 301133
04 301133 03 301133
04 301133
Order num-
ber
(A 000 ...)
970 11 00 970 16 00
Automatic
child seat
recognition
Yes No
Weight category II/III: 15 to 36 kg,
approximately 4 to 12 years
Manufac-
turer
Britax Römer Britax Römer
Type
KID KID
Approval
number
(E1 ...)
03 301148
04 301148 03 301148
04 301148Children in the vehicle
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