Battery vehicle MERCEDES-BENZ E350 2010 W212 Owner's Manual

ATTENTION ASSIST ........................... 178
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 292
Switching on or off ......................... 138
Audio menu ........................................ 134
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 95
Automatic central locking .......... 80, 144
Automatic climate control see Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 98
Automatic interior lighting control .. 103
Automatic locking when driving ...... 144
Automatic shift program .................. 120
Automatic transmission ................... 114
Automatic shift program ................120
Gear range indicator ......................120
Gear ranges ................................... 120
Gear selector lever ........................115
Hill-start assist system ..................160
Kickdown ....................................... 119
Kickdown (manual shift program) ..124
Manual shift program ..................... 122
One-touch gearshifting ..................121
Program mode indicator ................121
Program mode selector dial
(E 63 AMG) ............................ 121, 123
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ..............120
Shifting procedure .........................118
Steering wheel gearshift control ....122
Transmission position indicator .....118
Transmission positions ..................118
AUX socket ........................................ 201
Axle oils .............................................. 360
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............46
Self-test ........................................... 47
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 300
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 250
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 63
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 63
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................79
Replacing ....................................... 317
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 336
Charging ........................................ 337
Jump starting ................................. 338
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 284, 297
Bead (tire) .......................................... 250
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel
engine) ............................................... 333
Blind Spot Assist ............................... 175
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 281
Switching on or off ......................... 138
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
tank ................................. 333
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brake Assist System PLUS
see BAS PLUS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 227
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 289
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 262
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 287
Brakes ................................................ 254
Ceramic brake system ...................256
High-performance brake system ....256
Parking brake ................................ 113
Warning lamp ................................. 305
Break-in period .................................. 220
Bug cover (Radiator) ......................... 224
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Rear ............................................... 104
Rear reading lamps ........................104
Interior rear view mirror ..................... 94
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 95
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping ........................... 104
Rain sensor .................................... 104
IR emitter
Replacing bulbs ............................. 319
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) see Children in the vehicle
J
Jack ..................................................... 270
Jump starting ..................................... 338
K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 79
Replacing ......................................... 80
Unlocking/locking manually ..........314
Valet locking .................................... 85
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ..........................79
Checking batteries ...........................79
Factory setting ........................... 77, 79
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 79
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 77
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 79
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 77
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO .....78
Locking/unlocking ........................... 76
Loss of ............................................. 79
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 293
Opening, trunk ................................. 82
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof ............................... 107
Opening and closing the windows . 107
Remote control ................................ 76
Replacing ......................................... 80
Replacing batteries ........................317
Restoring to factory setting .......77, 79
Selective setting ........................77, 79
Starter switch positions ...................85
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions ...................86
Kickdown ........................................... 119
Kickdown (manual shift program) ... 124
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ........... 250
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Labels
Certification ................................... 346
Emission control information .........347
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 237
Tire inflation pressure ....................230
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................97
Front .............................................. 319
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 299
Switching on/off .............................. 97
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 29, 305
Adaptive Highbeam Assist .............100
Brakes ........................................... 305
Coolant .......................................... 311
Distance warning lamp ..........151, 309
Engine malfunction ........................310
ESC .......................................... 29, 309
ESC OFF ........................................ 308
Fog lamps ........................................ 99
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only) .......................... 46, 313
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 43, 314
Fuel tank reserve ........................... 310
High-beam headlamps .............29, 100
Instrument cluster .........................304
Low-beam headlamps ................30, 98
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ........................312
Seat belt telltale ................29, 52, 307
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SRS .......................................... 36, 308
Turn signals ..................................... 29
Lane Keeping Assist .......................... 177
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 283
Switching on or off ......................... 138
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 301
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 265
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 97
Daytime running lamp mode ............98
Exterior ............................................ 97
Interior ........................................... 103
Limp-home mode .............................. 124
Load index (tires) ...................... 246, 250
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting ................................. 142
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 77
Manually ........................................ 315
SmartKey ......................................... 76
Loss of
Key .................................................. 79
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 346
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 98
Exterior lamp switch ........................97
Indicator lamp .................................. 30
Replacing bulbs ............................. 319
Switching on .................................... 98
Lubricants .......................................... 359
Lumbar support ................................... 89
M
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................259
Service indicator message .............258
Service term exceeded ..................259
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 98
Manual shift program ....................... 122
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 250
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 250
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 251
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 201
Memory function ................................. 96
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Mirrors .................................................. 94
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 95
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 95
Exterior rear view mirrors ................95
Interior rear view mirror ...................94
Memory function .............................. 96
Vanity mirror .................................. 205
MOExtended system ......................... 329
MOExtended tires ..................... 329, 353
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 363
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multifunction display ........................ 128
Symbol messages ..........................287
Text messages ............................... 274
Vehicle status messages ...............272
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 288, 289
Active headlamps .......................... 299
Advanced TPMS ............................. 285
Air bags ......................................... 276
Air filter .......................................... 299
AIRMATIC ...................................... 292
Alternator .............................. 284, 297
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................292
Automatic
transmission .......................... 283, 284
Backrests ....................................... 293
Battery ................................... 284, 297
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 281
Brake fluid ..................................... 28912Index212_AKB; 2; 41, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-17T09:14:21+02:00 - Seite 12

V
Valet locking ........................................ 85
Vehicle
Battery ........................................... 336
Care ............................................... 260
Control system .............................. 126
Identification Number (VIN) ...........346
Locking/unlocking ........................... 76
Lowering (wheel change) ...............328
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety .............................. 22
Towing ........................................... 340
Unlocking/locking manually ..........314
Vehicle dimensions
see Vehicle specification
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ................................................... 346
Vehicle jack see Jack
Vehicle level control
see AIRMATIC
Vehicle lighting .................................... 97
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings ...................... 199
Instructions .................................... 197
Load limit ....................................... 238
Roof rack ....................................... 198
Split rear seat bench .....................199
Terminology ................................... 249
Vehicle maximum load on the tire ... 252
Vehicle specification
E 350 ............................................. 348
E 350 4MATIC ................................ 349
E 350 BlueTEC ............................... 348
E 550 ............................................. 350
E 550 4MATIC ................................ 351
E 63 AMG ...................................... 352
Vehicle status message memory .... 139
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 268
Vehicle washing see Vehicle care
Vehicle weights
see Vehicle specification W
Warning sounds
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 151
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt .....52
Parking brake ................................ 289
Parking Guidance ........................... 170
Parktronic system ..........................168
Seat belt telltale ............................ 307
Warranty coverage ............................ 346
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................................ 367
Washer fluid
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 294
Mixing ratio .................................... 367
Refilling .......................................... 227
Washing the vehicle .......................... 260
Wear pattern (tires) .......................... 244
Weights (vehicle) see Vehicle specification
Wheel
Changing ....................................... 323
Removing ....................................... 326
Spare ............................................. 323
Tightening torque ........................... 328
Wheels, sizes ..................................... 353
Wheels, Tires and .............................. 228
Window curtain air bags ..................... 42
Windows see Power windows
Windows, cleaning ............................ 264
Windshield
Cleaning wiper blades .................... 264
Washer fluid ................................... 367
Wipers ........................................... 104
Windshield wipers
Replacing wiper blades ..................322
Winter cover .............................. 224, 252
Winter driving
Instructions .................................... 253
Radiator cover ............................... 252
Snow chains .................................. 252
Tires ............................................... 252
Winter tires ................................ 252, 353
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ActivatingXWith SmartKey: Remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.
XWith KEYLESS-GO: Turn off the engine and
open the driver’s door.
Deactivating
XSwitch on the ignition.
iStarting the engine will also deactivate
the immobilizer.
In the event that the engine cannot be
started (yet the vehicle’s battery is
charged), the system is not operational.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA) or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
Anti-theft alarm system
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
Ra door
Rthe trunk
Rthe hood
The alarm will stay on even if the activating
element, a door, for example, is closed
immediately.
The alarm system will also be triggered when
Rthe vehicle is opened with the mechanical
key
Ra door is opened from the inside
Rthe trunk is opened with the emergency
release button
To cancel the alarm after it has been
triggered, see “Canceling the alarm”
(Y page 73).
iIf the alarm stays on for more than
30 seconds, the Tele Aid system initiates a
call to the Customer Assistance Center
automatically. The Tele Aid system will
initiate the call provided that
Ryou have subscribed to the Tele Aid
service
Rthe Tele Aid service has been activated
properly
Rthe necessary mobile phone, power
supply and GPS coverage are available
XArming: Lock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
The turn signal lamps flash three times and
an acoustic warning sounds three times to
indicate that the vehicle is locked. Indicator
lamp : flashes to indicate that the alarm
system is armed.
iIf the turn signal lamps do not flash three
times and the acoustic warning does not
sound three times, a door or the trunk may
not be properly closed.
Close the respective element.
XDisarming: Unlock the vehicle with the
SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO.
The turn signal lamps flash once and an
acoustic warning sounds once to indicate
that the alarm system is disarmed.
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Vehicle equipment
iThis Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
Locking and unlocking
Notes
GObserve Safety notes, see page 56.
When unlocking or locking the vehicle with
the SmartKey an acoustic signal sounds. The
acoustic signal is activated at the factory. If
you wish to deactivate the feature, or adjust
its signal volume, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
When unlocking the vehicle, all turn signal
lamps flash once. An acoustic signal sounds
once, and the locking knobs in the doors
move up. The anti-theft alarm system is
disarmed.
When locking the vehicle, all turn signal lamps
flash three times. An acoustic signal sounds
three times, and the locking knobs in the
doors move down. The anti-theft alarm
system is armed.
All doors and the trunk must be closed.
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, the batteries in the SmartKey
are discharged, the SmartKey is
malfunctioning, or the vehicle battery is
drained.
XCheck the batteries in the SmartKey
(Y page 79) and replace them if
necessary.
XUse the mechanical key to unlock the
driver’s door and the trunk (Y page 314).
XUse the mechanical key to lock the vehicle
(Y page 315).
XHave the vehicle battery and the vehicle
battery connections checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact
Roadside Assistance or an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
SmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys, each with remote control and a
removable mechanical key.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks
Rthe doors
Rthe trunk lid
Rthe fuel filler flap
: &Lock button; FUnlock button for trunk lid= %Unlock button
iUSA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2. this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
i Canada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Factory setting XGlobal unlocking: Press button %.
Unless you open a door or the trunk within
approximately 40 seconds after unlocking
the vehicle:
R The vehicle will be locked again.
R The anti-theft alarm system will be
rearmed.
XGlobal locking: Press button &.
Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogramm the SmartKey. Pressing
button % will then only unlock the driver’s
door and the fuel filler flap.
XSwitching on/off: Press and hold buttons
% and & simultaneously for
approximately 6 seconds until the battery
check lamp ( Y page 79) flashes twice.
The SmartKey will then function as follows:
XUnlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap: Press button % once.XGlobal unlocking: Press button %
twice.XGlobal locking: Press button &.
KEYLESS-GO
Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come
with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each
with remote control and a removable
mechanical key.
The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into
the SmartKey. The validity of the SmartKey is
checked every time you grasp an outside door
handle.
When the SmartKey is valid, your vehicle
unlocks
R the doors
R the trunk lid
R the fuel filler flap
i USA only:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
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Possibility 2 (One SmartKey in the vehicle,
no SmartKey outside the vehicle):
When exiting and trying to lock the vehicle,
the message Key Detected in Vehicle
appears in the multifunction display. The
vehicle will not be locked.
Factory setting
XGlobal unlocking: Grasp an outside door
handle.
Unless you open a door or the trunk within
approximately 40 seconds after unlocking
the vehicle:
RThe vehicle will be locked again.
RThe anti-theft alarm system will be
rearmed.
XGlobal locking: Touch outside of a door
handle :.
Selective setting
If you frequently travel alone, you may wish
to reprogram the SmartKey. Grasping the
driver’s outside door handle will then only
unlock the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap.
XSwitching on/off: Press and hold buttons
% and & simultaneously for
approximately 6 seconds until the battery
check lamp (Y page 79) flashes twice.
KEYLESS-GO will then function as follows:
XUnlocking driver’s door and fuel filler
flap: Grasp the driver’s outside door
handle.
XGlobal unlocking: Grasp any outside door
handle other than the driver’s outside door
handle.
XGlobal locking: Touch outside of a door
handle :.
Checking SmartKey batteries
XPress button & or % on the
SmartKey.
Battery check lamp : comes on briefly to
indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in
order.
If the battery check lamp does not come on
briefly during check, the SmartKey batteries
are discharged.
XReplace the batteries (Y page 317).
iYou can obtain the required batteries at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iIf the batteries are checked within signal
range of the vehicle, pressing button
& or % will lock or unlock the vehicle
accordingly.
Loss of the SmartKey
If you lose your SmartKey or mechanical key,
you should do the following:
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The emergency release button does not open
the trunk, if the vehicle battery is discharged
or disconnected.
Valet locking
You can lock the trunk separately with the
mechanical key. This denies unauthorized
access to the trunk, e.g. when you valet park
the vehicle.
XLeave only the SmartKey less its
mechanical key with the vehicle.
XValet locking: Close the trunk.XRemove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (Y page 315).
XInsert the mechanical key in the trunk lid
lock.
XTurn the mechanical key clockwise to
position 2 and remove the mechanical
key in that position to lock the trunk.
The trunk remains locked even when the
vehicle is centrally unlocked.
You can then only open the trunk with the
mechanical key.
XCanceling: Insert the mechanical key in
the trunk lid lock.
XTurn the mechanical key counterclockwise
to neutral position 1 and remove the
mechanical key in that position to unlock
the trunk.
You can now open the trunk.
Starter switch positions
SmartKey
GObserve Safety notes, see page 56.gFor removing SmartKey (gear selector
lever must be in park position P)
1Power supply for some electrical
consumers, e.g. wipers
2Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3Starting position
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in
the instrument cluster come on. The low-
beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam
headlamp indicator lamp, turn signal
indicator lamps, and the indicator lamps for
the fog lamps will only come on if activated.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to
come on when the ignition is switched on,
have it checked and replaced if necessary. If
a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on
after starting the engine or comes on while
driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster”
(Y page 304).
If the SmartKey is left in starter switch
position 0 for an extended period of time, it
can no longer be turned in the starter switch.
In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock,
remove SmartKey from the starter switch and
reinsert.
The steering is locked when the SmartKey is
removed from the starter switch.
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XAlways remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch when the engine is not in
operation.
This will help to prevent accelerated vehicle
battery discharge or a completely
discharged vehicle battery.
If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be
sufficiently charged.
XCheck the vehicle battery and charge it if
necessary (Y page 337).
or
XGet a jump start (Y page 338).
iIf the SmartKey does not belong to the
vehicle, the SmartKey can be turned in the
starter switch. However, the ignition does
not switch on and the engine does not start.
KEYLESS-GO
GObserve Safety notes, see page 56.
Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO
feature are supplied with a SmartKey with
integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a
removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button must be
inserted in the starter switch and the
SmartKey present in the vehicle.
Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
without depressing the brake pedal
corresponds to the various starter switch
positions (Y page 85).
Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
with the brake pedal firmly depressed will
start the engine (Y page 109).
The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be
pulled out of the starter switch easily. You can
then insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch.
iThe KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does
not need to be removed from the starter
switch when you leave the vehicle.
However, always take the SmartKey with
you when you leave the vehicle. As long as
the SmartKey is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s
electrical systems can be switched on or
the engine can be started using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
:KEYLESS-GO start/stop button;Starter switchXInsert the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
into the starter switch (if not inserted
already).
iAllow for 2 seconds until the system has
detected the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button.
XMake sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
XDo not depress the brake pedal.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
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