warning lights MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS ESTATE 2012 Owners Manual

Convenience closing feature
..............97
Convenience opening/closing (air-
recirculation mode) ........................... 150
Convenience opening feature ............96
Coolan t(engine)
Checkin gthe level ......................... 348
Display message ............................ 279
Important safety notes ..................442
Temperature (on-board computer) .264
Temperature gauge ........................ 246
Warning lamp ................................. 305
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 275
Function/notes ............................. 130
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 134
Cruise control Activatio ncondition s..................... 190
Cruise control leve r....................... 190
Deactivating ................................... 192
Display message ............................ 287
Driving system ............................... 189
Important safety notes ..................189
LIM indicator lamp .........................190
Selecting ........................................ 190
Setting aspeed .............................. 191
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................ .190
Cup holder
Centre console .............................. 328
Folding bench sea t........................ 329
Important safety notes ..................328
Rea rcompartmen t......................... 328 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data Daytime driving lights
Display message ............................ 278
Function/notes ............................. 125
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 259
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delaye dswitch-off
Exterio rlighting (on-board com-
puter )............................................. 260
Interior lighting .............................. 261
Diagnostics connection ......................25
Diesel particle filter ..........................186
Digital speedometer .........................250
Dipped-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 136
Display message ............................ 275
Setting for driving abroad (sym-
metrical) ........................................ 124
Setting for driving on the right/
left ................................................. 260
Switching on/off ........................... 126
DIRECT SELECTl ever
see Automatic transmission
Displa ymessage
ASSYS TPLUS ................................ 349
General information .......................268
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........268
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 297
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) .....268
Driving systems ............................. 282
Engine ............................................ 279
Key ................................................ 297
Lights ............................................ .275
Safety systems .............................. 269
Tyres .............................................. 289
Vehicle .......................................... .293
Distance display (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .256
Distance warning signal (warning
lamp) .................................................. 307
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 203
Display message ............................ 286
Displays in the multifunctio ndis-
play ................................................ 202
Function/notes ............................. 1958
Index

Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles
)................................ 256
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................73
Display message ............................ 269
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 73
Function/notes ................................ 72
Important safety guidelines .............72
Trailer stabilisatio n.......................... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 302
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 73
Exhaus ttail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 355
Exterior lighting Settings options ............................ .124
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 119
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........120
Folding in/ou t(automatically) .......120
Folding in/ou t(electrically) ...........119
Folding in whe nlocking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 264
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...120
Parking position ............................. 120
Resetting ....................................... 120
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 121F
Faul tmessage
see Display messages
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap
Fire extinguisher ............................... 361
First-aid kit ......................................... 360
Fitting awheel
Removing awheel .......................... 392
Fitting wheels
Fitting awheel ............................... 392
Lowering the vehicle ......................393
Raising the vehicle .........................390
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 389Flat tyre
MOExtended tyres .........................363
Preparing the vehicle .....................363
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 364
Floormat ............................................ .341
Foglamps Extended range .............................. 131
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Folding bench seat (luggage com-
partment) ........................................... 113
Frequencies Garage door opene r....................... 338
Mobile phone ................................. 433
Two-way radio ................................ 433
Front foglamps
Display message ............................ 277
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 438
Consumption information ..............439
Consumption statistics ..................249
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 250
Displaying the range ......................250
Fuel gauge ............................... 32, 245
Grade (petrol) ................................ 437
Important safety notes ..................436
Notes for AMG vehicles .................437
Problem (malfunction) ...................182
Quality (diesel )............................... 438
Refuelling ...................................... .179
Tank content/reserve fuel .............436
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................181
Opening/closing ............................ 180
Fuel filte r(white display message) .281
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 250
Gauge ...................................... 32, 245
Fuel reserve
see Fuel
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 436
Problem (malfunction) ...................182
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 361 Index
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Interior lighting
................................. 133
Automatic control system ..............134
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 261
Emergency lighting ........................134
Manual control ............................... 134
Overview ........................................ 133
Reading lamp ................................. 133
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) ....260
Interior motion sensor ........................79
ISOFIX child seat securing system ....58 J
Jack Storage location ............................ 361
Using ............................................. 390
Jump start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)
Jump starting (engine) ......................370 K
Key Changing the battery .......................85
Checking the battery .......................85
Convenience closing feature ............97
Convenience opening feature ..........96
Display message ............................ 297
Door central locking/unlocking .......83
Emergency key element ................... 84
Important safety notes ....................82
Loss ................................................. 87
Modifying the programming .............84
Positions (ignition lock) .................161
Problem (malfunction) .....................87
Starting the engine ........................163
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing ........................97
Display message ............................ 297
Locking ............................................ 83
Start/Stop button .......................... 161
Starting the engine ........................163
Unlocking ......................................... 83
Keyp ositions
Key ................................................ 161
KEYLESS GO .................................. 161Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 174
Manual drive program ....................177
Kneebag ............................................... 46 L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................257
Display message ............................ 284
Function/informatio n.................... 227
Lane package ..................................... 225
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................265
Lashing eyelets ................................. 318
Licence plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 277
Lighting see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the Intel-
ligent Ligh tSystem ........................ 259
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off .......261
Active light function .......................130
Automatic headlamp mode ............125
Cornering light function .................130
Dipped-bea mheadlamps ............... 126
Driving abroad ............................... 124
Foglamps ....................................... 126
Foglamps (extended range) ...........131
Hazard warning lamps ...................129
Headlamp flasher ........................... 129
Headlamp range ............................ 128
Ligh tswitc h................................... 125
Main-beam headlamps ................... 129
Motorway mode ............................. 131
Parking lamps ................................ 128
Rea rfoglamp ................................. 127
Setting the ambient lighting
brightness (on-board computer) ....260
Side lamps ..................................... 127
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 260 Index
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Outside temperature ......................2
47
Setting (climate control) ................147
TEMPOMAT
Function/notes ............................. 189
Theft-deterrent system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........78
Immobiliser ...................................... 78
Through-loading ................................ 315
Through-loading feature ...................315
Time see Separate Owner' smanual
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................265
Tiredness Assist see ATTENTION ASSIST
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 364
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Total distance recorder ....................249
Tow-away protection ..........................79
Towing Important safety notes ..................372
With the rear axle raised ................373
Towing atrailer
Activ eBlind Spot Assist .................232
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............234
Axle load, permissible ....................450
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 241
ESP ®
(Electroni cStability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 75
Towing away
Fitting the towing eye. ...................373
Removing the towing eye. ..............373
With both axles on the ground .......374
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............375
Important safety notes ..................372
Removing the towing eye. ..............373
Trailer
Display message ............................ 295
Trailer coupling
see Towing atrailer
Trailer towing
7-pin connector ............................. 241
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 227
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch ......... 355
Coupling up atrailer ...................... 238
Decoupling atrailer ....................... 239Driving tips
.................................... 236
Folding in the ball coupling ............239
Folding out the ball coupling ..........237
Important safety notes ..................234
Lights displa ymessage .................. 275
Mounting dimensions ....................447
Parking Guidance ........................... 218
Parktroni c...................................... 214
Power supply ................................. 240
Shift range ..................................... 174
Trailer loads ................................... 448
Transmission
see Automatic transmission
see Manual transmission
Transmission position display .........172
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECTl ever)...................... 172
Transporting the vehicle ..................374
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) .356
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .249
Trip meter Calling up ....................................... 249
Resetting (on-board computer) ......251
Turn signal
see Turn signals
Turn signals
Changing bulbs (front) ...................137
Switching on/off ........................... 128
TV
Operating (on-board computer) .....253
see Separate operating instructions
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 433
Installatio n..................................... 433
Transmission output (maximum) .... 433
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
Tyre pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....386
Display message ............................ 289
Not reached (TIREFIT) ....................366
Reached (TIREFIT) ..........................366
Recommended ............................... 383
Tyre pressure loss warning
Important safety notes ..................385
Restarting ...................................... 38520
Index

To ensure that the restraint systems can
deliver their full potential protection, make
sure that:
R the seat and head restraint are adjusted
properly (Y page 106).
R the seat belt has been fastened properly
(Y page 51).
R the airbags can inflate unrestricted if
deployed (Y page 44).
R the steering wheel is adjusted properly
(Y page 117).
R the restraint systems have not been modi-
fied.
An airbag increases the protection of vehicle
occupants wearing a seat belt. However, air-
bags are only an additional restraint system
which complements, but does not replace,
the seat belt. All vehicle occupants must wear
their seat belt correctly at all times, even if
the vehicle is equipped with airbags. The air-
bags are not deployed in all types of acci-
dents .For example, if the protective capacity
of correctly fastened seat belts is not
increased by deploying the airbags, the air-
bags will not deploy.
Airbag deployment only provides increased
protection if the seat belt is worn correctly.
First, the seat belt helps to keep the vehicle
occupant in the best position in relation to the
airbag. Second, in a head-on collision, for
example, the seat belt prevents the vehicle
occupant from being propelled towards the
point of impact. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction SRS consists of:
R
the 6 SRS warning lamp
R airbags
R the airbag control unit with crash sensors
R belt tensioners
R belt force limiters SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
forces to which occupant
sare subjected dur-
ing an accident.
SRS warning lamp G
WARNING
If SRS is malfunctioning, individual systems
may be triggered unintentionally or might not
be triggered in the event of an accident with
a high rate of vehicle deceleration.
A malfunction has occurred if:
R the 6 SRS warning lamp does not light
up when the ignitio nis switched on.
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp does not go out after a few
seconds.
R the engine is running and the 6SRS
warning lamp lights up again.
In this case, have SRS checked immediately
at a qualified specialist workshop.
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
Triggering of belt tensioners, belt force
limiters and airbags During the first stage of a collision, the airbag
control unit evaluates important physical
data relating to vehicle deceleration or accel-
eration, such as:
R
duration
R direction
R magnitude
Based on the evaluation of this data, the air-
bag control unit pre-emptively triggers the
belt tensioners in the first stage. Occupant safety
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Have the airbags replaced at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop
.Otherwise, occupants are
not protected by the airbags in the event of
another accident.
Airbag deployment slows down and restricts
the movement of the vehicle occupant.
If the airbags are deployed ,you will hear a
bang, and a small amount of powder may also
be released. Only in rare cases will the bang
affect your hearing. The powder that is
released generally does not constitute a
health hazard. The 6SRS warning lamp
lights up.
The airbag installation locations are identified
by the AIRBAG symbol.
Front airbags !
Do not place heavy objects on the front-
passenger seat. The system may then
detect that the seat is occupied and if there
is an accident, the restraint systems on the
front-passenger side could be deployed.
Have restraint systems that have been trig-
gered replaced. Driver's airbag
:deploys in front of the
steering wheel; front-passenger front air-
bag ;deploys in front of and above the glove
compartment.
The front airbags increase protection for the
driver's and front-passenger's head and
chest. They are deployed:
R
at the start of an accident with a high rate
of vehicle acceleration or deceleration in a
longitudinal direction
R if the system determines that airbag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
R depending on whether the seat belt is being
used
R independently of other airbags in the vehi-
cle
If the vehicle overturns, the front airbags are
generally not deployed. The front airbags are
deployed if the system detects high vehicle
deceleration in a longitudinal direction.
Vehicles with automatic child seat recog-
nition in the front-passenger seat: front-
passenger airbag is only activated if the sys-
tem determines that the front-passenger seat
is occupied. The 4PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF indicator lamp on the centre console
does not light up (Y page 57).
If a child restraint system is fitted to the front-
passenger seat and the 4PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up
on the centre console:
R a child restraint system without transpond-
ers for automatic child seat recognition is
fitted or
R a child restraint system with transponders
is not properly fitted.
Driver's kneebag 46
Occupant safetySafety

seat belt to be routed across the centre of
your shoulder.
X To raise: slide the belt sash guide upwards.
The belt sash guide engages in various posi-
tions.
X To lower: press and hold belt sash guide
release :.
X Slide the belt sash guide downwards.
X Let go of belt sash guide release :and
make sure that the belt sash guide has
engaged.
Wearing the rear centre seat belt If the left-hand rear seat backrest is folded
down and back up again, the rear centre seat
belt may lock. The seat belt can then not be
pulled out.
X To release the rear centre seat belt: pull
the seat belt out approximately 20 mm at
the belt outlet on the backrest and then
release it again.
The seat belt is retracted and released.
Releasing the seat belts !
Make sure that the seat belt is fully rolled
up. Otherwise, the seat belt or belt tongue
will be trapped in the door or in the seat
mechanism. This could damage the door,
the door trim panel and the seat belt. Dam-
aged seat belts can no longer fulfil their
protective function and must be replaced.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Example: Saloon
X
Press release button ?on belt buckle =.
X Slide belt tongue ;back to belt sash
guide :.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger The
7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster is a reminder for all occupants
to fasten their seat belts. It may light up con-
tinuously or flash. In addition, there may be a
warning tone.
The 7 seat belt warning lamp goes out and
the warning tone ceases when the driver and
the front passenger have fastened their seat
belt.
For certain countries only: regardless of
whether the driver and the front passenger
have fastened their seat belts, the 7seat
belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds
after the engine is started. It then goes out if
the driver and the front passenger have fas-
tened their seat belts.
i For more information on the 7seat
belt warning lamp, see "Indicator and warn-
ing lamps in the instrument cluster, seat
belt" (Y page 299). Occupant safety
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The belt tensioners are triggered depending
on the type and severity of an accident:
R if, in the event of a head-on or rear-end col-
lision the vehicle decelerates or acceler-
ates rapidly in a longitudinal direction dur-
ing the initial stages of the impact
R if, in the event of a side impact, on the side
opposite the impact the vehicle deceler-
ates or accelerates rapidly in a lateral direc-
tion
R in certain situations where the vehicle over-
turns and the system determines that it can
provide additional protection
If the airbags are deployed, you will hear a
bang, and a small amount of powder may also
be released. Only in rare cases will the bang
affect your hearing. The powder that is
released generally does not constitute a
health hazard. The 6SRS warning lamp
lights up. Children in the vehicle
Child restraint systems
Important safety notes G
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or even fatal
injury to the child in the event of a sudden
change in direction, braking or an accident:
R children less than 1.50 m tall and under
twelve years of age must always be secured
in special child restraint systems on a suit-
able vehicle seat. This is necessary
because the seat belts are not designed for
children.
R Do not drive with a child secured in a rear-
ward-facing child restraint system on the
front-passenger seat. Exception: if the vehi-
cle is equipped with automatic child seat
recognition on the front-passenger seat
and the child is secured in a child restraint
system with transponders for automatic
child seat recognition R
if you 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 children must never travel sitting on the lap
of another occupant. Due to the forces
which occur in the event of a sudden
change of direction, heavy braking or an
accident, it would not be possible to
restrain the child. The child could be thrown
against parts of the vehicle interior and be
seriously or even fatally injured. G
WARNING
The child restraint system cannot perform its
protective function if it is not correctly fitted
to a suitable vehicle seat. The child cannot be
restrained in the event of an accident, heavy
braking or sudden changes of direction .The
child could be seriously or even fatally injured.
For this reason, when fitting a child restraint
system, observe the manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions and the correct use of the
child restraint system.
Child restraint systems should be fitted to the
rear seats. Children are generally better pro-
tected there.
The entire base of the child restraint system
must always rest on the seat cushion. There-
fore, never place objects, e.g. a cushion,
under the child restraint system.
Only use child restraint systems with the orig-
inal cover designed for them. Only replace
damaged covers with genuine Mercedes-Benz
covers.
We recommend the use of child restraint sys-
tems which have been approved for
Mercedes-Ben zvehicles. G
WARNING
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system. They could injure them-
selves on parts of the vehicle. They could also
be seriously or even fatally injured by pro-
longed exposure to extreme heat or cold. Children in the vehicle
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Z

Warning notice on the front-passenger sun visor
Warning symbol for a rearward-facing child
restraint system
Do not use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on a seat that is protected by an air-
bag installed in fron tofit.
Automatic chil dseat recognition on the
front-passenger seat G
WARNING
If the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indica-
to rlamp does no tlight up when the child
restraint system is fitted, the front-passenger
airbag has not been disabled. If the front-
passenger airbag deploys, the child could be
seriously or even fatally injured.
Proceed as follows:
R do not use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenge rseat.
R fit a rearward-facing child restraint system
on a suitable rear seat.
or R
only use a forward-facing child restraint
system on the front-passenger seat and
move the front-passenger seat to the rear-
most position.
R have the automatic child seat recognition
checked at a qualified specialist workshop.
To ensure that the automatic child seat rec-
ognition on the front-passenger seat func-
tions/communicates correctly, never place
objects, e.g. a cushion, under the child
restraint system. The entire base of the child
restraint system must always rest on the seat
cushion. An incorrectly fitted child restraint
system cannot perform its intended protec-
tive function in the event of an accident, and
could lead to injuries. G
WARNING
Do not place electronic devices on the front-
passenger seat, e.g.:
R laptops, when switched on
R mobile phones
R cards with transponders, e.g. ski passes or
access cards
Signals from electronic equipment can cause
interference in the automatic child seat rec-
ognition sensor system. This can lead to a
system malfunction. This may cause the
4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp to light up without there being a child
seat with transponders for automatic child
seat recognition fitted. The front-passenger
airbag will not then deploy during an accident.
It is also possible that the 6SRS warning
lamp lights up and/or the 4PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up
briefly when you turn the key in the ignition
lock to position 2. Children in the vehicle
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If yourv
ehicle does not have automatic child
seat recognition on the front-passenger seat,
this is indicated by a special sticker. The
sticker is affixed to the side of the dashboard
on the front-passenger side. The sticker is
visible when you open the front-passenger
door.
Vehicles without automatic child seat recog-
nition on the front-passenger seat: when you
turn the key to position 2inthe ignition lock,
the 4 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp lights up briefly, but does not have any
function. It does not indicate that there is
automatic child seat recognition on the front-
passenger seat. The front-passenger seat sensor system for
child restraint systems detects whether a
special Mercedes-Ben zchild seat with a
transponder for automatic child seat recog-
nition has been fitted. In this case, 4
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp :
lights up. The front-passenger front airbag is
disabled. i
If the front-passenger front airbag is dis-
abled by the automatic child seat recogni-
tion, the following remain enabled on the
front-passenger side:
R the sidebag
R the pelvisbag
R the windowbag
R the belt tensioner
ISOFIX child seat securing system for
the rear seats G
WARNING
Ac hild restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system does not provide
sufficient protection for children weighing
more than 22 kg. For this reason, do not
secure children weighing more than 22 kg in
a child restraint system secured by the ISOFIX
child seat securing system. If the child weighs
more than 22 kg, secure the child restraint
system with the vehicle seat belt as well. In
addition, when fitting a child restraint system,
be sure to observe the manufacturer's instal-
lation instructions and the instructions for
correct use of the child restraint system. G
WARNING
Please note that if child restraint systems, or
their retaining systems, are damaged or sub-
jected to a load in an accident, they may not
be able to provide their protective function.
This could result in serious or even fatal inju-
ries to the secured child in the event of an
accident, heavy braking or a sudden change
in direction.
For this reason, have child restraint systems
and their anchorages which have been dam-
aged or subjected to a load in an accident
checked immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
! When fitting the child restraint system,
make sure that the seat belt for the centre
seat does not get trapped. Otherwise, the
seat belt could be damaged. 58
Children in the vehicleSafety