adblue MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2012 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 Vsocket
see Socket
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tionS ystem)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 211
4MATIC off-road system ...................211 A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message ............................ 269
Function/notes ................................ 70
Important safety notes ....................70
Warning lamp ................................. 301
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode .................................... 149
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification .................145
Active Blin dSpot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 257
Display message ............................ 285
Function/notes ............................. 229
Towing atrailer .............................. 232
Active Driving Assistance package .229
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 257
Display message ............................ 284
Function/notes ............................. 232
Towing atrailer .............................. 234
Active light function .........................130
Active multicontour seat ..................112
Active Service System see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 76
Adaptive brake lamps .........................72
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 278
Function/notes ............................. 131
Adaptive Main-beam Assist
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 260AdBlue
®
Display message ............................ 281
Filling capacity ............................... 440
Notes ............................................. 440
Service indicator ............................ 350
AdBlue ®
service indicator ................350
Additional speedometer ...................258
Additives (engine oil) ........................442
Adjusting the headlamp range .........128
Airbags Front airbag (driver, front
passenger )....................................... 46
Important safety guidelines .............44
Kneebag .......................................... .46
Pelvis airbag .................................... 47
Sidebag ............................................ 47
Triggering ......................................... 43
Windowba g...................................... 48
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airf ilter (white display message) ....281
AIRMATIC Display message ............................ 282
Function/notes ............................. 208
Air pressure
see Tyre pressure
Airv ents
Glove compartmen t....................... 156
Important safety notes ..................155
Rea r............................................... 156
Setting ........................................... 155
Setting the centre air vents ...........156
Setting the side air vents ...............156
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 260
AMG RIDE CONTROL sports sus-
pension ............................................... 209
Anti-glare film .................................... 341
Anti-loc kBraking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Aquaplaning ....................................... 188
Ashtray ............................................... 3314
Index

Battery (key)
Checking .......................................... 85
Important safety notes ....................85
Replacing ......................................... 85
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 369
Display message ............................ 280
Important safety notes ..................367
Jump starting ................................. 370
Belt
see Seat belt
Belt force limiters (activation) ...........43
Belt tensioner Activation ......................................... 43
Function .......................................... .54
Blind Spo tAssist
Activating/deactivating .................257
Display message ............................ 285
Notes/function .............................. 225
Trailer towing ................................. 227
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC (AdBlue ®
) ............................. 440
Bluetooth ®
SAP V3 telephone mod-
ule see Separate operating instructions
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 344
Closing .......................................... .346
Display message ............................ 295
Opening ......................................... 345
Boot
Emergency release ..........................94
Boot lid
Display message ............................ 294
Opening dimensions ......................444
Boot load (maximum) ........................ 444
Bottle holders .................................... 329
Box (boot) .......................................... .322
Brake Assist System see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 272
Notes ............................................. 442
Brake lamps
Adaptive .......................................... .72
Display message ............................ 276Brakes
ABS .................................................. 70
BAS .................................................. 71
BAS PLUS ........................................ 71
Brake fluid (notes) .........................442
Display message ............................ 269
Driving tips .................................... 186
High-performance brake system ....188
Important safety notes ..................186
Parking brake ................................ 184
Warning lamp ................................. 300
Breakdown
see Flat tyre
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
Calling up a fault see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Automatic car wash .......................351
Carpets .......................................... 357
Display ........................................... 355
Exterior lighting ............................. 354
Gea rors electo rlever .................... 356
High-pressure cleaner .................... 352
Interior ........................................... 355
Matt paintwork .............................. 353
Nigh tView Assist Plus ...................355
Notes ............................................. 350
Paint .............................................. 352
Plastic trim .................................... 356
Reversing camera ..........................354
Roof lining ...................................... 357
Seat bel t........................................ 357
Seat cover ..................................... 356
Sensors ......................................... 354
Steering wheel ............................... 356
Tai lpipes ....................................... 355
Trim pieces .................................... 356
Washing by hand ........................... 352
Wheels ........................................... 353
Windows ........................................ 353
Wiper blades .................................. 353
Wooden trim .................................. 3566
Index

Switching sea
theating on/off .......115
Switching the sea tventilation on/
off .................................................. 116
Selector lever
Cleaning ......................................... 356
Sensors (cleaning instructions) .......354
Service see ASSYST PLUS
Service Centre
see Qualified specialist workshop
Service menu (on-board computer) .257
Service products
AdBlue ®
special additive s.............. 440
Brake fluid ..................................... 442
Coolant (engine) ............................ 442
Engine oil ....................................... 440
Fuel ................................................ 436
Important safety notes ..................435
Washer fluid .................................. .443
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........264
On-board computer .......................258
Setting the air distribution ...............147
Setting the airflow ............................148
SETUP (on-board computer) .............265
Shifting to neutral (manual trans-
mission) ............................................. 170
Short journeys (diesel particle fil-
ter) ...................................................... 186
Sidebag ................................................ 47
Side lamps Switching on/off ........................... 127
Side marker lamp Display mes-
sage .................................................... 277
Side windows Convenience closing ........................97
Convenience opening ......................96
Important safety notes ....................95
Opening/closing .............................. 96
Problem (malfunction) .....................99
resetting .......................................... 98
Skibag ................................................ 314
Sliding sunroof Important safety information ...........99
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Problem (malfunction) ...................103Rain closing feature
.......................100
Resetting ....................................... 100
see Panorama sliding sunroof
Snow chains ...................................... 383
Socket Centre console .............................. 332
Luggage compartment ...................333
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 332
Sockets
General notes ................................ 332
Spare wheel
Storing ........................................... 427
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Spectacles compartment .................311
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Spee dLimit Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 255
Displayin g...................................... 255
Display message ............................ 283
Display message in the multifunc-
tion displa y.................................... 221
Important safety notes ..................221
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the addi-
tional speedometer ........................258
Digita l............................................ 250
In the Instrument cluster .........32, 245
Segments ...................................... 247
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 258
see Instrument cluster
SPEEDTRONIC
Deactivating variabl e..................... 194
Display message ............................ 287
Function/notes ............................. 192
Important safety notes ..................192
LIM indicator lamp .........................193
Permanent ..................................... 195
Selecting ........................................ 193
Storing the current spee d.............. 193
Variabl e......................................... 193
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 74
Warning lamp ................................. 303 18
Index

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
C There is only a very small amount of fuel in th
efuel tank.
The auxiliary heating canno tbe operated.
X Refuel at the nearest filling station without fail. ¸
Please
replace air
cleaner Vehicles with a diesel engine: the engine air filter is dirty and must
be replaced.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. !
Clean
the fuel fil‐
ter Vehicles with a diesel engine: there is water in the fuel filter. The
water must be drained off.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. ¯
Refill AdBlue at
workshop See Own‐
er's Manual The AdBlue
®
level has fallen below the reserve range. Awarning
tone also sounds.
X Have AdBlue ®
refilled as soon as possible at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. ¯
Refill AdBlue at
workshop No start
in .. km The AdBlue
®
level is only sufficient for the indicated distance. A
warning tone also sounds.
X Have AdBlue ®
refilled as soon as possible at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. ¯
Refill AdBlue at
workshop Eng.
start not possible The AdBlue
®
tan kis empty. Awarning tone also sounds. You can
no longer start the engine.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ¯
Check AdBlue See
Owner's Manual The AdBlue
®
system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also
sounds.
X Visi taqualified specialist workshop. ¯
Eng.
start not pos‐
sible in ... km The AdBlue
®
system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also
sounds.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop immediately. ¯
Eng.
start not pos‐
sible The AdBlue
®
system is malfunctioning. A warning tone also
sounds. You can no longer start the engine.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately. Display messages
281On-board computer and displays Z

Information abou
tService Resetting the ASSYST PLUS service inter-
val display
!
If the ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play has been inadvertently reset, this set-
ting can be corrected at a qualified special-
ist workshop.
Have service work carried out as described
in the Service Booklet. This may otherwise
lead to increased wear and damage to the
major assemblies or the vehicle.
Aq ualified specialist workshop, e.g. a
Mercedes-Ben zService Centre, will reset the
ASSYST PLUS service interval display after
the service work has been carried out. You
can also obtain further information on main-
tenance work, for example.
Special service requirements
Arduous operating conditions or increased
loads on the vehicle will require some service
work to be performed more often than for a
vehicle in normal use. Such arduous condi-
tions include regular city driving with frequent
intermediate stops and use in mountainous
terrain or on poor road surfaces.
For example, if the vehicle is used under ardu-
ous operating conditions, have air filters,
engine oil and oil filters changed frequently
and chec kthe wheels often.F urther informa-
tion can be obtained at a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Ben zService
Centre.
Driving abroad
An extensive Mercedes-Benz Service network
is also available in other countries. The
Service Hotline's curren ttelephone numbers
for use when you are abroad are to be found
in the "Mercedes-Benz Service24h" section
of the Service Booklet. AdBlue
®
service indicator
i For BlueTEC vehicles only. To function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment must be operated with the
reducing agent AdBlue
®
. AdBlue ®
is topped
up as part of the service. Under normal oper-
ating conditions, a full tank of AdBlue ®
should
last until the nexts ervice due date.
Depending on how and where the vehicle is
used, there may be an increase in the
AdBlue ®
consumption, resulting in the next
service due date being brought forward.
Certain display messages show that
AdBlue ®
must be topped up, e.g.
Refill AdBlue at workshop See Own‐ er's Manual
Refill AdBlue at workshop No start
in .. km
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
You can no longer start the engine when the
AdBlue ®
supply has been used up
(Y page 281).
! Have the AdBlue ®
tank topped up at a
qualified specialist workshop only. The
vehicle may otherwise be damaged or
soiled.
Before taking a trip with your vehicle outside
Europe, have the AdBlue ®
supply checked at
a qualified specialist workshop. If necessary,
have AdBlue ®
topped up. Before a longer stay
outside of Europe, consult a qualified special-
ist workshop.
Observe the notes on AdBlue ®
(Y page 440).
You can obtain further informatio nabout
BlueTEC exhaust gas aftertreatment and
AdBlue ®
from any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. Care
General notes
H
Environmental note
Dispose of empty packaging and cleaning
cloths in an environmentally responsible man-
ner. 350
CareMaintenance and care

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

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
Service products and capacitiesTechnical data