Direct select MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN 2013 W212 Owner's Manual

ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................237
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ............................. 210
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 257
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 159
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 158
Automatic headlamp mode ..............121
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ............... 166
Changing gear ............................... 164
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................162
Display message ............................ 271
Drive program display ....................162
Driving tips .................................... 164
Emergency running mode ..............169
Engaging drive position .................. 163
Engaging neutral ............................ 163
Engaging park position (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 163
Engaging reverse gear ................... 163
Engaging the park position ............ 162
Kickdown ....................................... 165
Manual drive program ....................167
Overview ........................................ 161
Problem (malfunction) ...................169
Program selector button ................165
Pulling away ................................... 156
Selector lever ................................ 161
Shift ranges ................................... 166
Starting the engine ........................ 155
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 166
Transmission position display ........ 161
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 162
Transmission positions .................. 164Automatic transmission
emergency mode
...............................
169 B
Bag hook ............................................ 296
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 68
Battery (SmartKey) Checking ..........................................

81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 350
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 348
Jump starting ................................. 352
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Display message ............................ 264
Notes/function .............................. 214
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 173
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 410
Bottle holder ...................................... 306
Box (trunk) ......................................... 299
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 249
Notes ............................................. 412
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 255
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS ........................................ 68
Brake fluid (notes) .........................412
Display message ............................ 247
Driving tips .................................... 180
High-performance brake system .... 181
Important safety notes .................. 180
Maintenance .................................. 181
Parking brake ................................ 176
Warning lamp ................................. 277 Index
5

Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Interior lighting .............................. 240
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Diesel particle filter ..........................180
Digital speedometer .........................231
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission

Display message
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 332
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 246
Driving systems ............................. 261
Engine ............................................ 258
General notes ................................ 246
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 246
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 274
Lights ............................................. 254
Safety systems .............................. 247
SmartKey ....................................... 274
Tires ............................................... 268
Vehicle ........................................... 271
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
Distance recorder see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) ....285
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 194
Display message ............................ 265
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 193
Function/notes ............................. 185
Important safety notes .................. 185
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 193
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 86
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 79
Control panel ................................... 37
Display message ............................ 273
Emergency locking ........................... 86
Emergency unlocking .......................86Important safety notes ....................
85
Opening (from inside) ......................85
Drinking and driving .........................178
Drinks holder see Cup holder

Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 166
Display ........................................... 161
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 162
Manual ........................................... 167
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 243
Drive program selector ..................... 165
Driver's door see Doors
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................333
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
Driving on flooded roads ..................182
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 67
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 72
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 68
Electronic brake force distribution ... 72
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 69
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 70
Important safety information ........... 67
Overview .......................................... 66
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 72
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 218
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 218
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 221
AIRMATIC ...................................... 199
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 200
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 210
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 214
Cruise control ................................ 183
Display message ............................ 261
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
HOLD function ............................... 196
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 2168
Index

Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 383
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 382
Bar (definition) ............................... 382
Changing a wheel
.......................... 384
Characteristics .............................. 382
Checking ........................................ 363
Definition of terms ......................... 382
Direction of rotation ......................385
Display message ............................ 268
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 384
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 381
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 382
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 382
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 383
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................383
Important safety notes .................. 362
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 382
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 383
Labeling (overview) ........................ 378
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 384
Load index ..................................... 381
Load index (definition) ...................383
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 383
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 383
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 383
Maximum tire load ......................... 381
Maximum tire load (definition) .......383
MOExtended tires .......................... 364
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 384
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 383
Replacing ....................................... 384
Service life ..................................... 364
Sidewall (definition) .......................384
Speed rating (definition) ................ 383Storing
........................................... 385
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 382
Temperature .................................. 378
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 384
Tire bead (definition)
...................... 384
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 383
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 382
Tire size (data) ............................... 389
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 378
Tire tread ....................................... 363
Tire tread (definition) .....................384
Total load limit (definition) ............. 384
Traction ......................................... 377
Traction (definition) ....................... 384
Tread wear ..................................... 377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 382
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 383
Wear indicator (definition) .............384
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 382
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........354
Installing the towing eye ................ 355
Removing the towing eye ...............355
With the rear axle raised ................ 355
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 356
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 357
Important safety notes .................. 354
Transfer case ..................................... 169
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........162
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................162
Transporting the vehicle .................. 356
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 339
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231 Index
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Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
166
;
Cruise control lever 184
=
Instrument cluster 31
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 162
B
PARKTRONIC warning
display
202
C
Overhead control panel 36
D
Climate control systems 138
E
Ignition lock 153
Start/Stop button
154 Function Page
F
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically
111
Steering wheel heating 112
G
Combination switch 124
H
Parking brake 176
I
Diagnostics connection 25
J
Opening the hood 328
K
Releasing the parking brake 176
L
Light switch 120
M
Night View Assist Plus 21130
CockpitAt a glance

Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M SolutionsYou have lost the
mechanical key. X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey. The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(Y page 350).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 352).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Vehicles without
DIRECT SELECT lever
only:
The engine cannot be
started using the
SmartKey. The steering lock is mechanically blocked.
X
Remove the SmartKey and reinsert it into the ignition lock. While
doing this, turn the steering wheel in both directions. The engine cannot be
started
using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey is in
the vehicle. A door is open. Therefore, the SmartKey cannot be detected as
easily.
X
Close the door and try to start the vehicle again. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.84
SmartKey
Opening/closing

X
Hold wiper arm : and press wiper
blade ; in the direction of the arrow until
it releases.
X Remove wiper blade ;.
Installing a wiper blade
X Place new wiper blade ; onto wiper
arm :.
X Hold wiper arm : and press wiper
blade ; in the opposite direction to the
arrow until it engages.
X Make sure that wiper blade ; is seated
correctly.
X Position wiper blade ; parallel to wiper
arm :.
X Fold wiper arm : back onto the rear
window. Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed X
For safety reasons, you should remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or
X Switch off the engine using the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
X Remove the cause of the obstruction.
X Switch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers are inoperative The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
X
Select another wiper speed on the
combination switch.
X Have the windshield wipers checked at a
qualified specialist workshop. Windshield wipers
135Lights and windshield wipers Z

X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X To start a gasoline engine: press the
Start/Stop button (Y page 154) once.
The engine starts.
X To start a diesel engine:
press the Start/
Stop button (Y page 154) once.
Preglow is activated and the engine starts.
i If
the engine is warm, the preglow time is
shortened. Pulling away
Automatic transmission G
WARNING
If the engine speed is above the idling speed
and you engage transmission position D or
R,

the vehicle could pull away suddenly. There
is a risk of an accident.
When engaging transmission position D or R,
always firmly depress the brake pedal and do
not simultaneously accelerate.
! If a warning tone sounds and the
Release Park. Brake message appears
in the multifunction display, the parking
brake is still applied. Release the parking
brake.
X Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the transmission to position D or R.
X Release the parking brake ( Y page 176).
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
i It
is only possible to shift the transmission
from position P to the desired position if
you depress the brake pedal. Only then is
the parking lock released. If you do not
depress the brake pedal, you can move the
DIRECT SELECT lever but the parking lock
remains engaged. i
The
vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also deactivate the automatic
locking feature (Y page 240).
i Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
Hill start assist G
WARNING
After a short time, hill start assist will no
longer brake your vehicle and it could roll
away.

There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Therefore, quickly move your foot from the
brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. Never
leave the vehicle when it is held by hill start
assist.
Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient.
It holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you enough time to move your foot
from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal
and to depress it before the vehicle begins to
roll.
X Take your foot off the brake pedal.
The

vehicle is then held for about a second.
X Pull away.
Hill start assist will not function if:
R you are pulling away on a level road or on
a downhill gradient.
R the transmission is in position N.
R the parking brake is applied.
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning. 156
Driving
Driving and parking

DIRECT SELECT lever
Overview of transmission positions P
Park position with parking lock
R Reverse gear
N Neutral
D Drive
The DIRECT SELECT lever is on the right of the
steering column.
i The DIRECT SELECT lever always returns
to its original position. The current
transmission
position P, R, N or D appears
in the transmission position display
(Y page 161) in the multifunction display.
Transmission position and drive
program display !
If
the transmission position display in the
multifunction display is not working, you
should pull away carefully to check whether
the desired transmission position is
engaged. Ideally, you should select
transmission position D and drive program
E or S. Do not restrict the shift range. :
Transmission position display
; Drive program display The current transmission position and drive
program appear in the multifunction display.
i
The arrows in the transmission position
display show how and into which
transmission positions you can change
using the DIRECT SELECT lever.
Engaging park position P !
If the engine speed is too high or the
vehicle is moving, do not shift the
automatic transmission directly from D to
R, from R to D or directly to P. The
automatic

transmission could otherwise be
damaged.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever in the
direction of arrow P.
i The automatic transmission shifts into
park position P automatically:
R if you open the driver's door while the
vehicle is stationary in transmission
position D or R
R if you open the door while traveling at
very

low speeds in transmission position
D or R
This function depends on the date of
manufacture of your vehicle.
HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS: if the
vehicle is braked using the HOLD function or
DISTRONIC PLUS, the automatic
transmission shifts automatically to
transmission position P. In addition, at least
one of the following conditions must be
fulfilled:
R the engine is switched off.
R the driver's door is open and the seat belt
is not in the buckle.162
Automatic transmission
Driving and parking

Engaging park position P in AMG
vehicles
X
When the vehicle is stationary, press P
button :.
Engaging reverse gear R !
Only shift the automatic transmission to
R when the vehicle is stationary.
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up past the
first point of resistance.
Shifting to neutral N G
WARNING
When leaving the SmartKey in the starter
switch, do not leave children unattended in
the
vehicle. It is possible for children to switch
on the ignition which could result in
unsupervised use of vehicle equipment.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment could
result in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
X When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever up or down
to the first point of resistance.
If the engine has been switched off, the
automatic transmission automatically shifts
to N.
If the automatic transmission is to remain in
neutral N, e.g. for washing the vehicle in car washes with a towing device, please observe
the following instructions:
Using the SmartKey:
R
make

sure that the ignition is switched on.
R when the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
R shift to neutral N.
R release the brake pedal.
R if the parking brake is engaged, release it.
R switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Using KEYLESS-GO:
R make sure that the ignition is switched on.
R when the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
R engage park position P.
R release the brake pedal.
R remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock.
R insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
R switch on the ignition.
R depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
R shift to neutral N.
R release the brake pedal.
R if the parking brake is engaged, release it.
R switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
Engaging drive position D X
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
brake pedal.
X Push the DIRECT SELECT lever down past
the first point of resistance. Automatic transmission
163
Driving and parking Z

Shift range:
=
You can use the engine's braking
effect.
5
To use the braking effect of the
engine on downhill gradients and
for driving:
R
on steep mountain roads
R in mountainous terrain
R in arduous conditions 4
To use the braking effect of the
engine
on extremely steep downhill
gradients and on long downhill
stretches Restricting the shift range
X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The automatic transmission shifts down
one

gear and restricts the shift range to the
relevant gear.
i If the engine exceeds the maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the
automatic transmission protects against
engine damage by not shifting down.
i If

the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission
shifts up, even if the shift range is
restricted. This prevents the engine from
overrevving.
Derestricting the shift range X
Pull the right-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter.
The shift range is derestricted. Clearing the shift range restriction X
Pull and hold the right-hand steering wheel
paddle

shifter until D is shown again in the
multifunction display.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
Selecting the ideal shift range X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel paddle
shifter and hold it in position.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
gear which allows optimum acceleration
and

deceleration. To do this, the automatic
transmission shifts down one or more
gears. Manual drive program
Switching
on the manual drive program X
Turn the drive program selector
(Y page 165) until M appears in the
multifunction display.
The indicator M on the drive program
selector lights up in red.
The manual drive program is only available for
AMG vehicles.
Manual drive program M is different from
drive programs S and S+ with regard to
spontaneity, responsiveness and
smoothness of gear changes.
Manual drive program M can be selected
using the drive program selector. In manual
drive program M, you can change gear using
the steering wheel paddle shifters if the
transmission is in position D. The gear
currently selected and engaged is shown in
the multifunction display.
Upshifting !
In
manual drive program M, the automatic
transmission does not shift up
automatically even when the engine
limiting speed for the current gear is
reached. When the engine limiting speed is Automatic transmission
167
Driving and parking Z