air condition MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2008 Owners Manual

31, 2, 3 ...
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
7G–TRONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) . . . ..58
Display message . . . . . . . . . .258, 269
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
Acceleration
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .354
Accident
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Active Service System
see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Adaptive brake lamps . . . . . . . . . . . ..59
Adaptive damping system see ADS
ADS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Airbag Activatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Driver's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Sidebag s.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.43
Windowbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Air cleaner
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Air conditioning
2-zone Thermatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
4-zone Thermotronic . . . . . . . . . . .166
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .169
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Air-recirculation mode with con-
venience opening/closing feature .176
Auxiliary heating/ventilation . . . . .177
Controlling automatically . . . . . . . .170
Cooling with air dehumidification . .169
Demisting the windscreen . . . . . . .174
Malfunction indicator lamp . . . . . .283
Misted-up windows . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Rear compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Rear window heating . . . . . . . . . . .175
Setting the air distribution . . . . . . .173
Setting the airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Setting the air vents . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . .170
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Switching the residual heat func-
tion on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
see Climate control
Airmatic DC (Dual Control) . . . . . . ..156 Air pump, electric
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..255
Ambient lighting Setting (on-board computer) . . . . .136
Antifreeze concentration . . . ..389, 390
Anti-lock braking system see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..62
Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
ASSYST PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) . . . . ..62
Switching off the alarm . . . . . . . . . .62
Audible warning signal . . . . . . . . . ..292
AUTO lights Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . ..245
Automatic transmission Changing gear yoursel f.. . . . . . . .116
Display in the speedometer . . . . . .115
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Emergency running mode . . . . . . .297
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .297
One-touch gearshifting . . . . . . . . .116
Program selector button . . . . . . . .117
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . .115
Shift ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Index
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Garage door Opening/closing (with the remote
control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Garage door opener . . . . . . . . . . . . ..214
Clearing the memory . . . . . . . . . . .216
Frequencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .391
Programming the remote control . .214
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 126
Gearshift program Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts . . . ..344
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . ..205
Gross vehicle weight, maximum
permissible . . ..369, 371, 372, 373, 374 H
Headlamp Misting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299
Headlamps
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
Cleaning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Headlamps delayed switch-off
see Exterior lighting delayed switch-off
Head restraint
Adjusting (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . .79, 80
Adjusting (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Luxury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79, 81 NECK-PR
O.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Removing (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Head restraints
Resetting triggered NECK-PRO
head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309
Heating
see Air conditioning
High-pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . ..245
HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264
HomeLink ®
see Garage door opener I
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Indicator and warning lamp Brakes (red ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .286
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Distronic (red ).. . . . . . . . . . .149, 286
Engine diagnostic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
ESP ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 285
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF . . . .49, 283
Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
Seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .290
SRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41, 289
Tyre pressure monitor . . . . . . . . . .289
Indicator and warning lamps . . . . ..285
Indicator lamp see Indicator and warning lamp Instrument cluster
. . . . . . . . . . . . ..120
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 28
Selecting the language (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Instrument lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . ..120
Integrated child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . ..55
Intelligent Light System . . . . . . . . ..103
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Menu (on-board computer) . . . . . .137
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Ambient (on-board computer) . . . .136
Automatic control . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Manual control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Reading lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Interior motion sensor . . . . . . . . . . ..63
ISOFIX child seat securing system ..54 J
Jack Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .324
Storage location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Jump-starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333
Jump leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333 K
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Changing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .310 Index
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Occupant safety
44 secure a forward-facing child restraint
system to the front-passenger seat, you
must move the front-passenger seat as
far back as possible.
R Make sure there are no heavy or sharp-
edged objects in pockets of clothing.
R Do not lean forwards, e.g. over the cover
of the driver's front airbag, particularly
when the vehicle is in motion.
R Do not put your feet on the dashboard.
R Only hold the steering wheel by the rim.
This allows the airbag to inflate fully. You
could be injured if the airbag is deployed
and you are holding the inside of the
steering wheel.
R Do not lean on the doors from inside the
vehicle.
R Make sure that there are no people, ani-
mals or objects between the vehicle
occupants and the area of deployment of
the airbag.
R Do not place any objects between the
seat backrest and the door. R
Do not hang any hard objects, for exam-
ple coat hangers, on the grab handles or
coat hooks.
R Do not attach accessories, e.g. cup hold-
ers, to the doors.
It is not possible to rule out a risk of injuries
caused by an airbag due to the high speed
at which the airbag is required to deploy. G
Risk of injury
The airbag's functionality can only be guar-
anteed if the following parts are not cov-
ered and no badges or stickers are
attached to them:
R Padded steering wheel boss
R Front-passenger front airbag cover
R Outer side of front seats
R Rear door trims G
Risk of injury
When an airbag deploys, a small amount of
powder is released. The powder may cause
short-term breathing difficulties to persons
suffering from asthma or other pulmonary
conditions. In order to prevent potential breathing dif-
ficulties you should leave the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. You can also open
the window to allow fresh air to enter the
interior. The powder does not constitute a
health hazard and does not indicate that
there is a fire in the vehicle. G
Risk of injury
The airbag parts are hot after the airbag has
been deployed. Do not touch them, other-
wise you may burn yourself.
Have the airbags checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Otherwise, occupants
are not protected by the airbags in the
event of another accident.
Front airbags
The front airbags are designed to increase
protection for the driver's and front-
passenger head and chest. Safety
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Opening and closing
...........................66
Key positions ....................................... 76
Seats .................................................... 77
Steering wheel .................................... 89
Mirrors ................................................. 91
Memory functions* .............................93
Seat belts ............................................. 95
Lights ................................................... 99
Windscreen wipers ...........................105
Side windows .................................... 107Driving and parking
..........................110
Transmission ..................................... 114
Instrument cluster ............................120
On-board computer ..........................121
Driving systems ................................ 142
Air conditioning ................................. 162
Sliding sunroof .................................. 180
Loading and stowing ........................186
Features ............................................. 207 Controls
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Seat belts
98 G
Risk of accident
Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehi-
cle is stationary. You will otherwise be dis-
tracted from the road and traffic conditions
and you could lose control of the vehicle as
a result of the seat moving. This could
cause an accident. G
Risk of accident
Only adjust the steering wheel when the
vehicle is stationary and do not pull away
until the steering wheel adjustment mech-
anism is locked in position. You might oth-
erwise drive without the steering wheel
adjustment mechanism being locked in
position. As a result you could be distracted
from road and traffic conditions by an unex-
pected movement of the steering wheel
and thereby cause an accident.
The steerability of the vehicle is however
not affected.
X Check whether seat 3and the head
restraint are adjusted properly
(Y page 77). Make sure that:
R
you are as far away from the driver's front
airbag as possible
R you are sitting in a normal upright posi-
tion
R you can fasten the seat belt properly
R you have moved the backrest to an
almost vertical position
R you have set the seat angle so that your
thighs are gently supported
R you can depress the pedals properly
R you have adjusted the head restraint so
that the back of your head is supported
at eye level by the central area of the
head restraint
X Check whether steering wheel 1is adjus-
ted properly (Y page 89).
Make sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent
R you can move your legs freely
R you can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly
X Check whether you have fastened seat belt
2 properly (Y page 95). It should:
R
fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints Controls
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Driving sys
tems 146 Distronic does not react to:
R
pedestrians
R stationary obstacles on the road, e.g. sta-
tionary or parked vehicles
R oncoming and crossing traffic
Distronic may not detect narrow vehicles
driving in front, e.g. motorcycles, or vehi-
cles driving on a different line. Therefore,
always pay attention to traffic conditions
even when Distronic is activated. Other-
wise, you may fail to recognise dangers in
time, could cause an accident and injure
yourself and others.
If a slower-moving vehicle is detected in front,
Distronic causes your vehicle to brake and
maintain a preset distance to the vehicle in
front. G
Risk of accident
Distronic cannot take account of road and
traffic conditions. Deactivate, or do not
activate, Distronic if it does not detect the
vehicle in front, or if it no longer detects it.
This is especially the case:
R before corners
R on filter lanes R
when changing to a lane with faster mov-
ing traffic
R in complex driving situations or where
the lanes are diverted, e.g. at motorway/
roadway construction sites
Otherwise, Distronic maintains the current
speed or accelerates to the set speed.
Distronic cannot take account of weather
conditions. Deactivate, or do not activate,
Distronic:
R if the roads are slippery, snow-covered or
icy. The wheels could lose their grip
under braking or acceleration. The vehi-
cle could start to skid.
R if the sensors are dirty or there is poor
visibility, e.g. due to snow, rain or fog.
Distance control may be impaired.
Always pay attention to traffic conditions
even when Distronic is activated. Other-
wise, you may fail to recognise dangers in
time, could cause an accident and injure
yourself and others.
If there is no vehicle in front, Distronic oper-
ates in the same way as cruise control. Dis-
tronic functions in the 30 km/h to
180 km/h range. G
Risk of accident
Distronic brakes your vehicle at a maximum
of 2 m/s 2
, depending on its speed. This
corresponds to approximately 20% of your
vehicle's maximum braking power. You
must also apply the brakes yourself if this
braking power is not sufficient.
If Distronic detects a risk of collision with a
vehicle in front, an intermittent warning
tone sounds. In addition, the ldistance
warning lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up. Brake to avoid a collision.
Cruise control lever With the cruise control lever you can operate
Distronic and variable Speedtronic.
The LIM indicator lamp on the cruise control
lever indicates which system you have selec-
ted:
R
LIM indicator lamp off:
Distronic is selected
R LIM indicator lamp lit:
variable Speedtronic is selected Controls
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Driving sys
tems 157while lowering the vehicle when it is sta-
tionary. Otherwise, limbs could become
trapped. 1
To set the vehicle level
2 Indicator lamp
Setting the raised level
X Start the engine.
If indicator lamp 2is not lit:
X Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 2lights up. The vehicle is
adjusted to the raised level.
The Vehicle rising message appears in
the multi-function display Setting the normal level
X
Start the engine.
If indicator lamp 2is lit:
X Press button 1.
Indicator lamp 2goes out. The vehicle is
adjusted to the normal level.
i The "Raised Level" setting is cancelled, if:
R you drive at a speed of more than
120 km/h
R you drive at a speed between 80 km/h
and 120 km/ hfor five minutes or more
If you do not drive at such speeds, the
raised level remains stored, even when the
key is removed from the ignition lock.
Comfort or sports tuning AIRMATIC DC (dual control) is comprised of
two components: the Adaptive Damping Sys-
tem (ADS) and spring stiffness adjustment.
ADS automatically regulates the suspension
as appropriate to particular driving condi-
tions. Parallel to this, the spring stiffness
switches between "comfort" and "sports" lev-
els.The damping/spring stiffness settings are
dependent on:
R
your driving style
R the road surface conditions
R your individual selection
Your selection remains stored even if you
remove the key from the ignition lock. 1
To select the damping program
2 Indicator lamps
X Start the engine.
Sports tuning I
X Press button 1once.
One indicator lamp 2lights up.
The vehicle level is lowered by 10 mm. Controls
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Air conditioning
162 Air conditioning
Overview of air-conditioning systems
The vehicle is equipped with one of the following air-conditioning systems: 2-zone Thermatic
4-zone Thermotronic*
Rear-compartment air conditioning*
242-zone Thermatic is an automatic air-condi-
tioning system combining an automatic heat-
ing and ventilation system with a cooling
system. 4-zone Thermotronic is a luxury automatic
air-conditioning system combining an auto-
matic heating and ventilation system with a
cooling system. You can control the air con-
ditioning separately for each zone in the vehi-
cle. The rear-compartment air conditioning
allows a separate temperature setting for the
rear compartment.
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Rear-compartment air conditioning is only available in conjunction with 4-zone Thermotronic. Cont
rols
* optional
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Air conditioning
163General notes
2-zone Thermatic controls the temperature of
the vehicle interior and filters out undesirable
substances from the air.
4-zone Thermotronic* controls the tempera-
ture and the humidity of the vehicle interior
and filters out undesirable substances from
the air.
2-zone Thermatic/4-zone Thermotronic* is
only operational when the engine is running.
Optimum operation is only achieved when
you drive with the side windows and sliding/ tilting sunroof*/panorama sliding sunroof*
closed.
i
Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the sum-
mer opening feature (Y page 109). This will
speed up the cooling process and the
desired interior temperature will be
reached more quickly.
i The integrated filter filters out most par-
ticles of dust and completely filters out
pollen. A clogged filter reduces the amount of air supplied to the vehicle interior. For
this reason, you should always observe the
interval for replacing the filter, which is
specified in the Service Booklet. As it
depends on environmental conditions, e.g.
heavy air pollution, the interval may be
shorter than stated in the Service Booklet. G
Risk of accident
Observe the settings recommended on the
following pages. The windows could other-
wise mist up. This may obstruct your view
of the traffic situation, thereby causing an
accident. Cont
rols
* optional
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Air conditioning
164 Overview of air-conditioning system functions
2-zone Thermatic Function Recommendation/Notes
1 Sets the temperature, left i
Set the temperature to 22 †. (Y
page 170) 2 y
Demists the windscreen i
Only use the "demisting" function until the wind-
screen is clear again. (Y
page 174) 3 Q
Increases the airflow (Y
page 174) Cont
rols
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