oil level MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2012 Owners Manual

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EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................263
Function/notes ............................. 118
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 118
Function/notes ............................. 118
Switching on/off ........................... 263
EASY-PACK convenience box ...........322
EASY-PACK folding floor Important safety notes ..................325
EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor
Opening and closing ......................326
EASY-PACK loading sill protector ....326
EASY-PACK load-securing kit Components and storag e.............. 323
Inserting the brackets into the
loading rai l..................................... 323
EASY-PACK luggage compartment
management system ........................323
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 271
Function/notes ................................ 76
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 185
On-board computer .......................250
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................165
General information .......................165
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tionS ystem)
Emergency key
Unlocking the driver's door ..............90
Emergency key element
Function/notes ................................ 84
Locking vehicle ................................ 90
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 90
Fuel filler fla p................................. 181Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes ..................425
Inflating the collapsible spare
wheel ............................................. 427
Points to remember .......................425
Removing ....................................... 426
Storage location ............................ 426
Stowing .......................................... 427
Technical data ............................... 429
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 95
Vehicle ............................................. 90
Engine
Display message ............................ 279
ECO start/stop function ................164
Engine number ............................... 435
Jump-starting ................................. 370
Running irregularl y......................... 168
Starting problems ..........................168
Starting the engine with the key ....163
Starting with KEYLESS GO .............163
Stopping ........................................ 184
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 375
Warning lamp (engine diagnos-
tics) ............................................... 305
Engine electronics
Notes ............................................. 433
Problem (fault) ............................... 168
Engine oil
Additives ........................................ 442
Checking the oil level ..................... 346
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 347
Display message ............................ 280
Filling capacity ............................... 441
Notes about oil grades ................... 440
Notes on oil level/consumption ....346
Temperature (on-board computer) .264
Topping up ..................................... 347
Viscosity ........................................ 442
Environmental protection
Returning an end-of-life vehicle .......23
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...265
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 7410
Index

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
# The battery is no
tbeing charged.
Aw arning tone also sounds.
Possible causes:
R faulty alternator
R torn poly-V-belt
R a malfunction in the electronics
X Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attentio ntoroad and traf-
fic conditions, and switch off the engine.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 183).
X Open the bonnet.
X Check whether the poly-V-belt is torn.
If the poly-V-belt is torn:
! Do not continue driving. The engine could otherwise overheat.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
If the poly-V-belt is OK:
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. 4
Check eng. oil
lev. when next
refuelling The engine oil level has dropped to the minimum level.
Aw
arning tone also sounds.
X Chec kthe oil level when next refuelling, at the latest
(Y page 347).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 347).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
the engine oil needs topping up more often than usual. 4
Add
1 litre engine
oil when next refu‐
elling AMG vehicles: the engine oil level is too low.
X
Check the oil level when next refuelling, at the latest
(Y page 347).
X If necessary, top up the engine oil (Y page 347).
X Have the engine checked at a qualified specialist workshop if
the engine oil needs topping up more often than usual. 8
Reserve fuel level The fuel level has dropped into the reserve range.
Operation of the auxiliary heating is deactivated when the fuel level
drops into the reserve range.
X
Refuel at the nearest filling station. 280
Display messagesOn-board computer and displays

When checking the oil level:
R
park the vehicle on a level surface.
R the engine should be switched off for
approximately five minutes if the engine is
at normal operating temperature.
R if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature, e.g. if the engine was only
started briefly: wait about 30 minutes
before carrying out the measurement.
Checking the oil level using the oil dip-
stick Example: vehicles with a petrol engine
Example: vehicles with a diesel engine
X
Pull oil dipstick :out of the oil dipstick
tube.
X Wipe off oil dipstick :.
X Slowly slide oil dipstick :into the guide
tube to the stop, and take it out again.
If the level is between MIN mark =and
MAX mark ;, the oil level is correct.
X If the oil level has dropped to MIN mark
= or below, add 1.0 litre of engine oil. Adding engine oil G
WARNING
If engine oil comes into contact with hot
engine parts, it may ignite and you could burn
yourself. Do not spill any engine oil on hot
engine parts. H
Environmental note
When topping up the oil, take care not to spill
any. If oil enters the soil or waterways, it is
harmful to the environment.
! Only use engine oils and oil filters that
have been approved for vehicles with a
service system. You can obtain a list of the
engine oils and oil filters tested and
approved in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz Specifications for Service
Products at any Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
Damage to the engine or exhaust system is
caused by the following:
R using engine oils and oil filters that have
not been specifically approved for the
service system
R changing the engine oil and oil filter after
missing the change interval required by
the service system
R using engine oil additives
! Do not add too much oil. Topping up with
too much engine oil can result in damage
to the engine or to the catalytic converter.
Have excess engine oil siphoned off. Engine compartment
347Maintenance and care Z

Example: engine oil fille
rcap
X Turn cap :anti-clockwise and remove it.
X Top up the engine oil.
If the oil level is at or below the MIN mark
on the oil dipstick, add 1. 0litre of engine
oil.
X Replace cap :on the filler neck and turn
clockwise.
Make sure that the cap locks securely into
place.
X Check the oil level again with the oil dip-
stick (Y page 347).
For further information on engine oil, see
(Y page 440). Other service products
Checking the coolant level G
WARNING
The cooling system is pressurised. Therefore,
only unscrew the cap once the engine has
cooled down. The coolan ttemperature gauge
must display less than 70 †.Otherwise, you
could be scalded if hot coolant escapes. X
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Only check the coolant level if the vehicle
is on a level surface and the engine has
cooled down.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 161).
On vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, press the
Start/Stop button twice (Y page 161).
X Check the coolant temperature display in
the instrument cluster.
The coolant temperature must be below
70 †.
X Turn the key to position 0(Y page 161) in
the ignition lock.
X Slowly tur ncap : half a turn anti-clock-
wise to allow excess pressure to escape.
X Turn cap :further anti-clockwise and
remove it.
If the coolant is at the level of marker bar
= in the fille rneck when cold, there is
enough coolant in coolant expansion
tank ;.
If the coolant level is approximately
1.5 cm above marker bar =in the filler
neckw hen warm, there is enough coolant
in coolant expansion tank ;.
X If necessary, top up with coolant that has
been tested and approved by Mercedes-
Benz.
X Replace cap :and turn it clockwise as far
as it will go.
For further information on coolant, see
(Y page 442). 348
Engine compartmentMaintenance and care

Topping up the windscreen washe
rsys-
tem/headlamp cleaning system 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. X
To open: pull cap:upwards by the tab.
X Top up with the premixed washerf luid.
X To close: press cap :onto the filler neck
until it engages.
The washer fluid reservoir is used for both the
windscreen washer system and the headlamp
cleaning system.
Further information on windscreen washer
fluid/antifreeze (Y page 443). Service
ASSYST PLUS
Service messages The ASSYST PLUS service interval display
informs you of the nex tservice due date.
Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see separate Service Booklet).
You can obtain further information from a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
i The ASSYST PLUS servic einterval display
does not show any informatio nonthe engine oil level. Observe the notes on the
engine oil level (Y
page 346).
The multifunction display shows a service
message for a few seconds, e.g.:
Next service A in .. days Service A due
Service A overdue by ... days
The letter indicates which service is due.
A stands for a minor service and
B for a major
service. A number or another letter may be
displayed after the letter. This figure indicates
any necessary additional maintenance work
to be performed.
If you notify a qualified specialist workshop of
this display, you will receive a statementon
the associated costs.
The ASSYST PLU Sservice interval display
does not take into accoun tany periods of
time during which the battery is disconnec-
ted.
Maintaining the time-dependent service
schedule:
X Note down the service due date displayed
in the multifunctio ndisplay before discon-
necting the battery.
or
X After reconnecting the battery, subtract
the battery disconnection periods fro mthe
service date shown on the display.
Hiding aservice message X
Press the %ora button on the steer-
ing wheel.
Displaying service messages X
Switch the ignitio non.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Serv. menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
ASSYST PLUS submenu and confirm with
a.
The service due date appears in the multi-
functio ndisplay. Service
349Maintenance and care Z

Clean the contact surface
softhe wheel and
the brake disc thoroughly every time a wheel
is interchanged. Check the tyre pressure and,
if necessary, restart the tyre pressure loss
warning system or the tyre pressure monitor. Direction of rotation
Tyres with a specified direction of rotation
have additional benefits, e.g. if there is a risk
of aquaplaning. You will only gain these ben-
efits if the correct direction of rotation is
observed.
An arrow on the sidewall of the tyre indicates
its correct direction of rotation. Storing wheels
Store wheels that are not being used in a cool,
dry and preferably dark place. Protect the
tyres against oil, grease, petrol and diesel. Cleaning the wheels
G
WARNING
The water jet of circular-jet nozzles (dirt grind-
ers) can cause damage not visible from the
outside to tyres or chassis components. Com-
ponents damaged in this way can unexpect-
edly fail. There is a risk of an accident.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners with circu-
lar-jet nozzles to clean the vehicle. Have dam-
aged tyres or chassis components replaced
immediately. Fitting
awheel
Preparing the vehicle X
Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Bring the front wheels into the straight-
ahead position.
X Shift the transmission to position P.X
Vehicles with AIRMATIC :make sure that
"normal" level is selected (Y page 208).
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the key from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics have status 0,
which is the same as the key having been
removed.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 161).
X If included in the vehicle equipment,
remove the tyre-change tool kit from the
vehicle.
X Secure the vehicle to preven titfrom rolling
away.
i Apart from certain country-specific varia-
tions, the vehicles are not equipped with a
tyre-change tool kit. Some tools for chang-
ing a wheel are specific to the vehicle. For
more information on which tools are
required to perform a wheel change on your
vehicle, consult a qualified specialist work-
shop.
Necessary wheel-changing tools can
include, for example:
R jack
R wheel chock
R wheel wrench
Securing the vehicle agains trolling
away Changing
awheel
389Wheels and tyres Z

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

!
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
443Technical data Z