MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2012 Owners Manual

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In some countries, the available petrol
may not be sufficiently low in sulphur. This
fuel can temporarily produce unpleasant
odours, especially on short journeys. As
soon as sulphur-free fuel (sulphur content
<10p pm) is used for refuelling, the odours
are reduced.
Additives
! Do not refuel with low grade fuel and do
not use fuel additives that have not been
tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. Otherwise the fuel system could
malfunction or be damaged.
One of the major problems with low-grade
fuel is the creation of carbon deposits during
the process of burning fuel. Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you use fuel brands that
have additives.
If you use fuels without these additives for a
longer period of time, there may be a build-up
of carbon deposits. These will form especially
on the inlet valves and in the combustion
chamber.
This could lead to engine running problems,
e.g.:
R longer engine warm-up phase
R uneven idle
R engine noise
R misfiring
R loss of power
In areas where petrol with the required addi-
tives is not available, carbon deposits can
build up. In this case, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends the use of additives that have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles; see
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
The quality of the fuel available in some coun-
tries may not be sufficient .Residue could
build up as a result. In such cases, and in
consultation with a Mercedes-BenzS ervice
Centre, the petrol may be mixed with the
additive recommended by Mercedes-Benz
(part no. A000989254510). You must
observe the notes and mixing ratios specified
on the container. Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre to
view a list of approved products. Observe the
instructions for use in the product descrip-
tion.
Do not mix other fuel additives with fuel. This
causes unnecessary costs and could damage
the engine.
Diesel (EN 590)
Fuel grade
G
WARNING
Do not use petrol to refuel vehicles with a die-
sel engine. Do not mix diesel with petrol. This
would result in damage to the fuel system and
engine, which could lead to a vehicle fire.
! When refuelling, only use diesel fuel that
conforms to the European standard EN 590
or is of equivalent quality. Fuel that does
not conform to EN 590 can lead to
increased wear as well as damage to the
engine and exhaust system.
! Do not use the following:
R marine diesel
R heating oil
R bio-diesel
R vegetable oil
R petrol
R paraffin
R kerosene
Do not mix such fuels with diesel fuel and
do not use any special additives. This can
otherwise lead to engine damage. This
does not include flow improver additives.
For further information, see "Flow improv-
ers".
! Vehicles with adiesel particle filter: in
countries outside the EU, only refuel with
low-sulphur Euro diesel with a sulphur con-
ten tunde r50p pm; otherwise the emission
control system could be damaged.
! Vehicles without adiesel particle fil-
ter: in countries where only diesel fuel with 438
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a high sulphur conten
tis available, you will
need to carry out your vehicle's oil change
at shorter intervals. More information
aboutt he interval for oil change can be
obtained from any qualified specialist
workshop.
Usually you will find information about the
fuel grade on the pump. If you cannot find the
label on the petrol pump, ask the filling sta-
tion staff.
Information on refuelling (Y page 180).
Low outside temperatures
In winter months, diesel fuel with an improved
cold flow quality is available. In Europe, the
EN 590 standard defines various climate-
dependent temperature categories. Malfunc-
tions can be avoided by refuelling with diesel
fuel that corresponds to the climatic specifi-
cations outlined in EN 590. At unusually low
outside temperatures, it is possible that the
flow characteristics of the diesel fuel could be
insufficient .Accordingly, diesel fuel from
warmer areas may not be suitable for opera-
tion in colder climati cconditions.
i Further information on country-specific
fuel properties can be obtained from oil
companies, e.g. at filling stations.
Flow improvers
To improve the low-temperature resistance of
diesel fuel, a flow improver can be attached.
The effectiveness of a flow improver is not
guaranteed for every fuel.
Only use flow improvers tested and approved
by Mercedes-Benz. During use, please
observe the information on operation.
Correct dosage and sufficient mixing are deci-
sive in improving low-temperature resistance
with the flow improver. Overdosage can
potentially even decrease low-temperature
resistance and must therefore be avoided.
Follow the manufacturer's guidelines on dos-
age.
Mix the additive into the diesel in good time,
before the flow characteristics of the diesel become insufficient. Otherwise, malfunctions
can arise through heating the fuel system,
e.g. through parking in a heated garage.
More information about recommended flow
improvers can be obtained from any qualified
specialist workshop.
Fuel consumption information
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Environmental note
CO 2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which scien-
tists believe to be principally responsible for
global warming (the greenhouse effect). Your
vehicle's CO 2emissions are directly related to
fuel consumption and therefore depend on:
R efficient use of the fuel by the engine
R driving style
R other non-technical factors, such as envi-
ronmental influences or road conditions
You can minimise your vehicle's CO 2emis-
sions by driving carefully and having it serv-
iced regularly.
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following situations:
R at very low outside temperatures
R in urban traffic
R on short journeys
R in mountainous terrain
R when towing a trailer
i Only for certain countries: you can find
the current consumption and emission val-
ues of your vehicle in the COC documents
(EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These
documents are delivered with your vehicle.
The consumption figures were in each case
based on the currently applicable version:
R for vehicles that comply with standards
up to and including the EURO 4standard,
in accordance with EU Directive
80/1268/EEC
R for vehicles tha tcomply with or exceed
the EURO 5standard, in accordance with
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Deviations fro
mthese values may occur
under normal operating conditions. AdBlue
®
General notes AdBlue
®
is a non-flammable, non-toxic, col-
ourless, odourless and water-soluble fluid.
High outside temperatures G
WARNING
If you open the AdBlue ®
tank cap, small
amounts of ammonia vapour may be released.
This depends in particular upon the age of the
AdBlue ®
.
Ammonia vapours have a pungent odour and
are particularly irritating to:
R skin
R mucous membranes
R eyes
You may experience a burning sensation in
your eyes, nose and throat, as well as cough-
ing and watering of the eyes.
Do not inhale any ammonia vapours that may
be released. Fill the AdBlue ®
tank only in well-
ventilated areas.
Low outside temperatures AdBlue
®
freezes at a temperature of approx-
imately -11 †. The vehicle is equipped with
an AdBlue ®
preheating system at the factory.
Winter operation can therefore be guaran-
teed even at temperatures below -11 †.
Additives !
Only use AdBlue ®
in accordance with ISO
22241. Do not use additives with AdBlue ®
and do not dilute AdBlue ®
with water. This
may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after-
treatment system. Purity !
Impurities in AdBlue ®
(e.g. due to other
service products, cleaning agents or dust)
lead to:
R increased emission values
R damage to the catalytic converter
R engine damage
R malfunctions in the BlueTEC ®
exhaust
gas aftertreatment system
Assuring the purity of AdBlue ®
is particularly
important with respect to avoiding malfunc-
tions in the BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreat-
ment system.
If AdBlue ®
is pumped out of the AdBlue ®
tank,
e.g. during repair work, do not use this fluid
to refill the tank.T he purity of the fluid can no
longer be guaranteed.
Capacities model Total capacity
E 350 BlueTEC
24.5 l
Engine oil
General notes The quality of the engine oil is decisive for the
function and service life of an engine. After
extensive tests, Mercedes-Ben
zapproves
engine oils that correspond to the current
technical standard.
Therefore, only Mercedes-Benz approved
engine oils may be used in Mercedes-Benz
engines.
Further information on tested and approved
engine oils can be obtained from any
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. Mercedes-
Ben zrecommends that you have the oil
change carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. Mercedes-Benza pproval is indica-
ted on the oil container by the inscription "MB
Approval" and the corresponding designa-
tion, e.g. MB Approval 229.51. 440
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You can call up an overview of approved
engine oils on the Internet at:
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com by enter-
ing the designation, e.g. 229.5.
The table shows which engine oils have been
approved for your vehicle. Petrol engines MB Approval
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
229.3, 229.5,
229.51
E 300
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
E 300 4MATIC BlueEF-
FICIENCY
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
E 350 4MATIC BlueEF-
FICIENCY
229.3, 229.5
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
E 500 4MATIC BlueEF-
FICIENCY
E 63 AMG
229.5
Diesel engines with
diesel particle filter MB Approval
E 200 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 220 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 250 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 250 CDI 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
E 300 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 350 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 350 CDI 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
E 350 BlueTEC
228.51,
229.31, 229.51
Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-40 engin
eoils
for AMG vehicles. i
If the engine oils listed in the table are not
available, you may add the following engine
oils until the nex toil change:
R vehicles with a petrol engine: MB
Approval 229.1 229.3 or ACEA A3
R diesel engines :MBApproval 229.1,
229.3, 229.5 or ACEA C3
Use only SAE 0W-40 or SAE 5W-4 0engine
oils for AMG vehicles.
This may only be topped up once, and the
quantity must not be greater than 1.0 l.
Ca pacities The following values refe
rtoanoil change
including the oil filter. Model Replacement
amount E 200 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 250 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
5.5 l
E 300 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 300 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
E 350 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 350 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
E 200 CDI BlueEF-
FICIENCY
E 220 CDI BlueEF-
FICIENCY
E 250 CDI BlueEF-
FICIENCY
E 250 CDI 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
6.5 lService products and capacities
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Model Replacement
amount E 300
E 500 BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
E 500 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
E 300 CDI BlueEF-
FICIENCY
E 350 CDI BlueEF-
FICIENCY
E 350 CDI 4MATIC
BlueEFFICIENCY
E 350 BlueTEC
8.0 l
E 63 AMG
With external oil
cooler: 8.5 l Additives
!
Do not use any additives with the engine
oil.T his could damage the engine.
Engine oil viscosity Viscosity describes the flow characteristics
of a fluid. If an engine oil has a high viscosity
rating, it flows slowly; the lower the viscosity,
the faster it flows.
Engine oil selection is based on the respective
outside temperatures and in accordance with
the SAE classification (viscosity). The table
shows you which SAE classifications are to be
used. The low-temperature properties of
engine oils can be significantly impaired dur- ing operation due to, for example, ageing or
soot and fuel accretion. It is therefore
strongly recommended to observe regular oil
changes using an approved engine oil with the
appropriate SAE classification.
Brake fluid
G
WARNING
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; This lowers its boiling
point.
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapour pockets may form in the brake system
when the brakes are applied hard (e.g. when
driving downhill). This impairs braking effi-
ciency.
You should have the brake fluid renewed at
regular intervals. The brake fluid change inter-
vals can be found in the Service Booklet.
Only use brake fluid approved by Mercedes-
Benz according to MB Approval 331.0.
Information about approved brake fluid can
be obtained at any qualified specialist work-
shop or on the Internet at
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
i Have the brake fluid renewed regularly at
a qualified specialist workshop. Coolant
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Antifreeze is highly flammable. Fire, naked
flames and smoking are prohibited when han-
dling antifreeze.
If antifreeze comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any antifreeze on hot
engine parts. 442
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Only add coolant that has been premixed
with the desired antifreeze protection. You
could otherwise damage the engine.
Further information on coolants can be
found in the Mercedes-Benz Specifications
for Service Products, MB Specifications for
Service Products 310.1, e.g. on the Inter-
net at http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com.
Or contact a qualified specialist workshop.
! Always use a suitable coolant mixture,
even in countries where high temperatures
prevail.
Otherwise, the engine cooling system is not
sufficiently protected from corrosion and
overheating.
! The engine cooling system is filled with
coolant, which must be renewed after
15 years or after 250,000 kilometres at the
latest.
The coolant is a mixture of water and anti-
freeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performs the
following tasks:
R anti-corrosion protection
R antifreeze protection
R raising the boiling point
If antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor is present in
the correct concentration, the boiling point of
the coolant during operation will be around
130 †.
The antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor concentra-
tion in the engine cooling system should:
R be at least 50 %. This will protect the engine
cooling system against freezing down to
around -37 †.
R not exceed 55 % (antifreeze protection
down to -45 †). Hea twill otherwise not be
dissipated as effectively.
If the vehicle has lost coolant, top it up with
equal amounts of water and antifreeze/cor-
rosio ninhibitor. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends an antifreeze/corrosion inhibito rcon-
centrate in accordance with MB Specifica-
tions for Service Products 310.1. The coolant is checked at every maintenance
interval at a qualified specialist workshop.
i
When the vehicle is first delivered, it is fil-
led with a coolant mixture that ensures
adequate antifreeze and corrosion protec-
tion. Windscreen and headlam
pcleaning
system
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Windscreen washer fluid/antifreeze is highly
flammable. Avoid spilling windscreen washer
fluid/antifreeze on hot engine components as
it can ignite and burn. Severe burns could be
the result.
! Only use washer fluid that is suitable for
plastic lamp lenses, e.g. MB SummerFit or
MB WinterFit. Unsuitable washer fluid
could damage the plastic lense softhe
headlamps.
! Do not use distilled or de-ionised water in
the washer fluid reservoir. Otherwise, the
level sensor may be damaged.
! Only the washer fluids SummerFit and
WinterFit can be mixed. Otherwise, the
spraying nozzles could become blocked.
At temperatures above freezing:
X Fill the washer fluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Sum-
merFit.
Mix 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water. Service products and capacities
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At temperatures below freezing:
X
Fill the washe rfluid reservoir with a mixture
of water and washer fluid, e.g. MB Winter-
Fit.
Adapt the mixing ratio to the outside temper-
ature.
R Down to Ò10 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit
with 2parts water.
R Down to Ò20 †: mix 1 part MB WinterFit
with 1 part water.
R Down to Ò29 †: mix 2 parts MB WinterFit
with 1 part water.
i Add washe rfluid concentrate, e.g. MB
SummerFit or MB WinterFit, to the washer
fluid all year round. Vehicle data
General notes
Please note that for the specified vehicle
data:
R the heights specified may vary as a result
of:
-tyres
- load
- conditio nofthe suspension
- optional equipment
R items of optional equipment increase the
unladen weight and reduce the maximum
payload. The unladen weight is specified in
accordance with EC directive and includes:
-driver (68 kg)
- luggage (7 kg)
- all fluids (fuel tank 90% full)
R vehicle-specific weight information can be
found on the vehicle identification plate
(Y page 435).
R only for certain countries: you can find vehi-
cle-specific vehicle data in the COC docu-
ments (CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY).
These documents are delivered with your
vehicle. Dimensions and weights
model : Open-
ing height ;
Maximum
headroom Saloon
1737 mm –
1760 mm —
Estate
2056 mm –
2062 mm 1933 mm –
1939 mm E 63 AMG,
Saloon
1739 mm –
1760 mm —
E 63 AMG,
Estate
2050 mm –
2059 mm 1925 mm –
1934 mm Missing values were not available at the time
of going to print.
All models (except AMG
vehicles)
Vehicle length, Saloon
4868 mm
Vehicle length, Estate
4895 mm
Vehicle width including
exterior mirrors
2071 mm444
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All models (excep
tAMG
vehicles) Vehicle width excluding
exterior mirrors
1854 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Maximum roof load
100 kg
Maximum boot load,
Saloon
100 kg
Maximum boot load,
Estate
250 kg
E 200 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1471 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1615 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1735 kg
E 250 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1472 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1650 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1735 kg
E 300
Vehicle height, Saloon
1472 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
Unladen weight, Estate
E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1472 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm E 300 BlueEFFICIENCY
Unladen weight, Saloon
1730 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1840 kg
E 300 4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1474 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1517 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1815 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1920 kg
E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1472 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1735 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1845 kg
E 350 4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1474 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1517 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1825 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1925 kg
E 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1454 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1513 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1940 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
2030 kgVehicle data
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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
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E 350 CDI BlueEFFI-
CIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1472 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm
Unladen weight
,Saloon 1845 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1955 kg
E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEF-
FICIENCY
Vehicle height, Saloon
1474 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1517 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1900 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
2010 kg
E 350 BlueTEC
Vehicle height, Saloon
1472 mm
Vehicle height, Estate
1515 mm
Unladen weight, Saloon
1845 kg
Unladen weight, Estate
1955 kg
Trailer tow hitch
Mounting dimensions
! If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
changes to the cooling system may be nec-
essary, depending on the vehicle type.
If you have a trailer tow hitch retrofitted,
observe the anchorage points on the chas-
sis frame. Example: anchorage points for the trailer tow hitch
:
Anchorage points
; Overhang dimension
= Rea raxle centre line
For traile rtow hitches fitted at the factory, the
overhang dimension including protective cov-
ering is 1253 mm (Saloon) or 1278 mm
(Estate). Trailer tow hitch
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