manual transmission MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2012 Owner's Guide

The battery must be connected and charged.
Otherwise, you:
R
cannot turn the key in the ignition lock to
position 2
R cannot shift the transmission to position
N on vehicles with automatic transmission
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
release the selector lever lock manually to
move it out of position P(Y page 179).
i Deactivate the automatic locking feature
(Y page 90). You could otherwise be locked
out when pushing or towing the vehicle.
Deactivate tow-away protection
(Y page 79) before the vehicle is towed. Fitting/removing the towing eye
Fitting the towing eye G
WARNING
The exhaust tail pipe may be hot. You could
burn yourself if you touch the tail pipe. Be
particularly careful when removing the rear
cover. Example: Saloon, towing eye covers Vehicles with a trailer tow hitch: if you intend
to use the vehicle for towing, fold out the ball
coupling and connect the towbar to it
(Y
page 237).
The mountings for the removable towing eyes
are located in the bumpers. They are at the
front and at the rear, under the covers.
X Remove the towing eye from the vehicle
tool kit (Y page 361).
X Press the mark on cover :inwards in the
direction of the arrow.
X Take cover :off the opening.
X Screw the towing eye in clockwise to the
stop and tighten it.
Removing the towing eye X
Loosen the towing eye and unscrew it.
X Position cover :on the bumper and press
it until it engages.
X Place the towing eye in the vehicle tool kit. Towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised
! The ignition must be switched off if you
are towing the vehicle with the rear axle
raised. Intervention by ESP ®
could other-
wise damage the brake system.
Only possible on vehicles without
4MATIC.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 129).
X Turn the key in the ignition lock to position
0and remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X When leaving the vehicle, take the key or
the KEYLESS-GO key with you.
When towing your vehicle with the rear axle
raised, it is importan tthat you observe the
safety instructions (Y page 372). Towing and tow-starting
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Towing the vehicle with both axles on
the ground
G
WARNING
The powe rassistance for the steering and the
brake force booster do not work when the
engine is not running. You will then need
much more effort to brake and steer the vehi-
cle. Adapt your style of driving accordingly.
It is important that you observe the safety
instructions when towing away your vehicle
(Y page 372).
The automatic transmission automatically
shifts to position Pwhen you open the driver's
or front-passenger door or when you remove
the key from the ignition lock. In order to
ensure that the automatic transmission stays
in position Nwhen towing the vehicle, you
must observe the following points:
X Make sure that the vehicle is stationary and
that the key is in position 0in the ignition
lock.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, use the key
instead of the Start/Stop button
(Y page 161).
X Depress and hold the brake pedal.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
depress the clutch pedal.
X Engage neutral.
X Release the brake pedal.
X Release the parking brake.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps
(Y page 129).
X Leave the key in position 2in the ignition
lock.
i When towing with the hazard warning
lamps switched on, use the combination
switch as usual to signal achange of direc-
tion. In this case, only the turn signals for
the desired direction flash. When the com- bination switch is reset, the hazard warning
lamps start flashing again. Transporting the vehicle
! Only lash the vehicle down by the wheels
or wheel rims, not by parts of the vehicle
such as axle or steering components. Oth-
erwise, the vehicle could be damaged.
The towing eyes or trailer tow hitch can be
used to pull the vehicle onto a trailer or trans-
porter if you wish to transport it.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
shift to neutral.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion N.
As soon as the vehicle is loaded:
X Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by
applying the parking brake.
X Vehicles with manual transmission:
engage first or reverse gear.
X Vehicles with automatic transmission:
shift the automatic transmission to posi-
tion P.
X Turn the key in the ignition lock to position
0and remove the key from the ignition
lock.
X Secure the vehicle. Notes for 4MATIC vehicles
! Vehicles with 4MATIC must not be towed
with the front or rear axle raised; otherwise,
the transmission may be damaged.
If the vehicle has transmission damage or
damage to the front or rear axle, have it trans-
ported on a transporter or trailer.
In the event of damage to the electrical
system 374
Towing and tow-startingBreakdown assistance

H
Environmental note
Dispose of service products in an environ-
mentally-responsible manner.
Service products include the following:
R fuels (e.g .petrol, diesel)
R exhaust gas aftertreatmen tadditives, e.g.
AdBlue ®
R lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmission oil)
R coolant
R brake fluid
R windscreen washer fluid
R climate control system refrigerant
Components and service products must be
matched. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz .They are listed in this
Mercedes-Ben zOwner's Manual in the appro-
priate section.
You can identify service products approved
by Mercedes-Ben zby the following inscrip-
tions on the container:
R MB-Freigabe (e.g. MB-Freigabe 229.51)
R MB Approval (e.g. MB Approval 229.51)
Other designations or recommendations indi-
cate a level of quality or a specification in
accordance with an MB Sheet Number (e.g.
MB 229.5). The yhave no tnecessarily been
approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Further information can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on the
Internet at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com. Fuel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames
and smoking are therefore prohibited when
handling fuels.
Switch off the engine and the auxiliary heating
before refuelling. G
WARNING
Avoid contact with fuels.
It is hazardous to your health if your skin
comes into direct contact with fuels or you
breathe in fuel vapours.
Tank capacity The total capacity of th
efuel tan kmay vary,
depending on the vehicle equipment. Model Total capa-
city E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY,
Saloon
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY,
Saloon
E 200 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 220 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 250 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEF-
FICIENCY
59.0 l
or
80.0 l All other models (except
E 63 AMG)
80.0 l
E 63 AMG
66.0 l
or
80.0 l Model Of which
reserve fuel Models with 59.0
l total
capacity Approx-
imately 8.0 l Models with 80.0
l total
capacity approx-
imately 9.0 l E 63 AMG
Approx-
imately 14.0 l 436
Service products and capacitiesTechnical data

E 500 4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1458 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1518 mm
Unladen weight
,Saloon 1985 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
2075 kg
E 63 AMG
Vehicle length, Saloon
4887 mm
Vehicle length, Estate
4914 mm
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors 2071 mm
Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
1854 mm
Vehicle height, Saloon
1440 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1499 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1840 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1945 kg
Maximum roof load
100 kg
Maximum boot load,
Saloon
100 kg
Maximum boot load,
Estate
250 kg
E 200 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1471 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm
Unladen weight, manual
transmission ,Saloon 1720 kg
Unladen weight, manual
transmission ,Estate 1825 kg E 200 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Unladen weight, auto-
matic transmission,
Saloon
1735 kg
Unladen weight, auto-
matic transmission,
Estate
1845 kg
E 220 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 250 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1471 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1735 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1845 kg
E 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEF-
FICIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1474 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1517 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1830 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1940 kg
E 300 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1465 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1835 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1935 kg446
Vehicle dataTechnical data

Trailer loads
i The E63A MG model cannot be used to tow a trailer.
Saloon Permissible trailer
load, braked (at a min- imum gradient-climb-
ing capability of 12 % from a standstill) Permissible trailer
load, braked (at a min- imum gradient-climb-
ing capability of 12 % from a standstill) Manual transmission Automatic transmis-
sion E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
1700 kg 1900 kg
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1900 kg
E 300 (only available in certain
countries)
– 2000 kg
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 300 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1900 kg 1900 kg
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1900 kg 2000 kg
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1900 kg 2000 kg
E 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 350 BlueTEC
– 2100 kg448
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

Estate
Permissible trailer
load, braked (at a min- imum gradient-climb-
ing capability of 12 % from a standstill) Permissible trailer
load, braked (at a min- imum gradient-climb-
ing capability of 12 % from a standstill) Manual transmission Automatic transmis-
sion E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
1900 kg 2100 kg
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 300 (only available in certain
countries)
– 2100 kg
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 300 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1900 kg 2100 kg
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1900 kg 2100 kg
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1900 kg 2100 kg
E 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 2100 kg
E 350 BlueTEC
– 2100 kg
All models
Permissible trailer load
,unbraked 750 kg
Maximum drawbar noseweight (the drawbar nose-
weight is not included in the trailer load) 84 kgTrailer tow hitch
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Permissible rear axle load when towing
atrailer
Saloon Manual transmission Automatic transmis-
sion E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
1265 kg 1265 kg
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1265 kg
E 300 (onl
yavailable in certain
countries) – 1265 kg
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1335 kg
E 300 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1340 kg
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1335 kg
E 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1355 kg
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1445 kg
E 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1405 kg
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1265 kg 1265 kg
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1265 kg 1265 kg
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1265 kg 1265 kg
E 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1325 kg
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1350 kg
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1350 kg
E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1345 kg
E 350 BlueTEC
– 1265 kg
Estate
Manual transmission Automatic transmis-
sion E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
1465 kg 1465 kg
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1465 kg
E 300 (only available in certain
countries)
– 1505 kg
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1505 kg
E 300 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1515 kg450
Trailer tow hitchTechnical data

Manual transmission Automatic transmis-
sion E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1505 kg
E 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1520 kg
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1560 kg
E 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1520 kg
E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1480 kg 1480 kg
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1480 kg 1480 kg
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
1480 kg 1480 kg
E 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1500 kg
E 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1520 kg
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1520 kg
E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY
– 1515 kg
E 350 BlueTEC
– 1550 kg
24 GHz radar sensor system (country overview)
The 24 GHz rada rsensor system requires separate approval for each country. If you are driving
in a country in which the radar sensor system is not approved, you must deactivate the system
using the on-board computer (Y page 262).
The current country overview can be obtained from a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre or on
the Internet at: http://www.mercedes-benz.de/betriebsanleitung.
Vehicles with anavigation system: the radar sensor system is deactivated automatically
near radio telescope facilities. Adisplay message appears in the multifunction display to tell
you that the radar sensor system is being switched off (Y page 283).
The currently active systems are automatically deactivated:
R DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 195)
R Blind Spot Assist (Y page 225)
R Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 229)
R BAS PLUS (Y page 71)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 76)
If deactivation does not occur automatically, you must deactivate the radar sensor system
using the on-board computer (Y page 262).
Vehicles withou tnavigation and vehicles for Australia: you must deactivate the radar
sensor system using the on-board computer whe nyou are near a radio telescope facility
(Y page 262). 24 GHz radar sensor system (country overview)
451Technical data Z