ad blue MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON 2009 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 156A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .........58
Display message ............................ 266
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Accident
Notes ............................................. 288
Acoustic warning signal
see Warning tone
Active bonnet (pedestrian protection)
Display message ............................ 253
Resetting after being triggered ......302
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 270
Active multicontour seat ....................80
Active Service System PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 239
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 63
Adaptive brake lamps .........................60
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Activating/deactivating ...................95
Adaptive Main-Beam Assist
Display message ............................ 253
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 133
AdBlue ®
Display message ............................ 269
Service indicator ............................ 239
AdBlue ®
service indicator ................239
Airbags Activation ......................................... 37
Control unit ...................................... 37
Driver's ............................................ 40
Driver's knee airbag .........................41
Front ................................................ 40
Front passenger ............................... 40
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp ............................................. 280
Pelvis airba g.................................... 41
Sidebag ............................................ 41
System ............................................. 39
Windowba g...................................... 42Air conditioning
Activating/deactivating .................174
Activating/deactivating air-recir-
culation mode ................................ 180
Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 181
Convenience opening/closing
(air-recirculation mode )................. 180
Demisting the windscreen .............179
Malfunction indicator lamp ............279
Rear window heating .....................179
Setting the air vents ......................176
Setting the temperature (rear
compartment) ................................ 176
Switching the residual heat func-
tion on/off ..................................... 181
Thermatic 2-zone automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 172
Thermotronic luxury 3-zone auto-
matic climate control .....................173
Air-conditioning system
see Air conditioning
Air filter
Display message ............................ 274
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 268
AIRMATIC (except E 63 AMG) ...........154
Air pressure see Tyre pressure
Air pump, electric .............................. 250
Alertness Assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST .................130
Ambient lighting
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 133
AMG Ride Control sports suspen-
sion (E 63 AMG) ................................. 155
Anti-lock braking system see ABS ........................................... 58
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems ............................... 65
Ashtray ............................................... 208
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 2394
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ASSYST PLUS service interval dis-
play ..................................................... 239
Calling up the date (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Display message ............................ 239
ATA (anti-theft alarm system) ............65
Switching off the alarm ....................66
ATTENTION ASSIST ...........................163
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 130
Display message ............................ 265
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 271
Automatic car wash ..........................240
Automatic engine start With ECO Start/Stop function .......109
Automatic engine switch-off
Using the ECO Start/Stop func-
tion ................................................ 108
Automatic lane recognition system
see Lane Keeping Assist ................130
Automatic transmission
Changing gear yoursel f.................. 112
Display message ............................ 253
Driving tips .................................... 114
Emergency running mode ..............293
Kickdown ....................................... 114
Malfunction ................................... .293
One-touch gearshifting ..................112
Program selector button ................113
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually ............................................... 301
Selector lever positions .................111
Shift ranges ................................... 113
Trailer towing ................................. 114
Auxiliary heating ............................... 181
Display message ............................ 276
Notes ............................................. 181
Remote control .............................. 182
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 135
Auxiliary ventilation ..........................181 B
Backrest Display message ............................ 277
Bag hook ............................................ 200Ball coupling
Folding in ....................................... 237
Folding out ..................................... 234
BAS (Brake Assist) ............................... 59
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
Plus*) .................................................... 59
Battery Changing (auxiliary heating
remote control) .............................. 304
Changing (key )............................... 304
Charging ........................................ 322
Checking (key) ............................... 304
Check lamp (key )........................... 304
Disconnecting ................................ 321
Display message ...........253, 265, 274
Fitting the battery ..........................323
Jump-starting ................................. 323
Maintenance (vehicle) .................... 319
Reconnecting ................................. 323
Removing/fitting ........................... 322
Vehicle battery .............................. 319
Belt force limiters
Activation ......................................... 37
Belt height adjustment .......................91
Belt tensioners Activation ......................................... 37
Belt warning ......................................... 91
Blind Spot Assist ............................... 167
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 130
Display message ............................ 261
Indicator lamp ................................ 280
Trailer towing ................................. 169
Warning lamp ................................. 280
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
......................................... 335
Bonnet
Active bonnet (pedestrian protec-
tion) ............................................... 219
Bonnet catch ................................. 220
Display message ............................ 263
Opening/closing ........................... 219
Resetting the active bonnet
(pedestrian protection) after
being triggered .............................. 302
Bonnet release lever
Release leve r................................. 220 Index
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Rear window heating
........................179
Rear window wiper ...........................100
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 309
Refuelling ........................................... 216
Remote control Auxiliary heating ............................ 182
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 304
Garage door opene r....................... 211
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 212
Reserve fuel ....................................... 334
Display message ............................ 278
Fuel tank ........................................ 334
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Restraint system
See SRS .......................................... 37
Restraint systems
For children ..................................... 44
Rev counter ........................................ 117
Reverse gear Engaging (manual transmission) ....110
Reversing camera ............................. 162
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Reversing lamps
Display message ............................ 273
Roller blind
see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 187
Rear side windows .........................207
Rear window .................................. 208
Roof carrier ....................................... 206
Roof load (maximum) ........................339
Route see Route guidance .......................125
Route guidance
On-board computer .......................125 S
Safety net .......................................... .200
Seat Adjusting ................................... 76, 77
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Storing settings ............................... 87
Seat backrest (rear)
Folding forwards/back ..................196Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................90
Adjusting the height ......................... 91
Centre rear-compartment sea t........ 90
Display message ......................91, 263
Fastening ......................................... 89
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................136
Warning lamp ........................... 91, 286
Seat covers
Cleaning ......................................... 244
Seat heating ........................................ .81
Seat ventilation ................................... 81
Malfunction indicator lamp ............279
Securing a load .................................. 197
Selector lever Display message ............................ 253
Selector lever positions ....................112
Sensors Cleaning ......................................... 243
Service indicator
see ASSYST PLUS service interval
displa y........................................... 239
Service products ............................... 333
AdBlue ®
additives .......................... 335
Brake fluid ..................................... 338
Coolant .......................................... 338
Engine oil ....................................... 336
Fuel ................................................ 334
Windscreen washer fluid ................339
Settings
Calling up a stored setting ...............88
Factory (on-board computer) .........137
On-board computer .......................131
SETUP (on-board computer) .............123
Shift ranges ....................................... 113
Sidebag ................................................ 41
Side marker lamp Display message ............................ 273
Side windows
Convenience closing ......................102
Convenience opening ....................102
Fault .............................................. 295
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Skibag ................................................ 193
Ski rack .............................................. 20614
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Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank capacity .................................... 334
Technical data E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........344
E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........339
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........344
E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (Bel-
gium) ............................................. 345
E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........345
E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........339
E 300 ............................................. 340
E 350 ............................................. 340
E 350 4MATIC ................................ 341
E 350 BlueTEC ............................... 347
E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFI-
CIENCY .......................................... 347
E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........346
E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY ...........341
E 500 ............................................. 342
E 500 4MATIC ................................ 343
E 63 AMG ...................................... 343
Trailer loads ................................... 358
Tyres .............................................. 350
Wheels ........................................... 350
Telephone
see Mobile phone .......................... 128
Telephone compartment ..................189
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) ....203
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 117
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 123
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 123
Outside temperature ..................... .117
Thermatic
Malfunction indicator lamp ............279
Thermotronic
Malfunction indicator lamp ............279
Through-loading ................................ 191
Through-loading feature ...................195
Tightening torque .............................. 318
Time Lap time (on-board computer) .......123
Setting (on-board computer) .......... 132
Setting the time (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 132
Timer (on-board computer) ..............123TIREFIT kit
Storage location ............................ 250
Using ............................................. 310
Top Tether ............................................ 52
Total distance recorder ....................121
Tourist mode see Intelligent Light System
Tow-away protection ..........................66
Towing ................................................ 326
Towing a trailer Folding in the ball coupling ............237
Folding out the ball coupling ..........234
Towing eye
Fitting ............................................ 325
Removing ....................................... 327
Tow-starting ....................................... 326
Trailer 7-pin connector ............................. 238
Bulb failure indicator for LED
lamps ............................................. 238
Display message ...........265, 270, 274
Power supply ................................. 238
Trailer coupling
see Trailer tow hitch
Trailer loads
Technical data ............................... 358
Trailer tow hitch ................................ 234
Cleaning ......................................... 243
Trailer towing
Blind Spot Assist ........................... 169
Driving tips .................................... 235
ESP ®
................................................ 60
Mounting dimensions ....................356
Parking Guidance ........................... 162
Parktroni c...................................... 159
Transmission output (maximum)
Telephone/two-way radio ..............331
Transport (vehicle) ............................327
Trim strips Cleaning ......................................... 245
Trip computer
On-board computer .......................121
Trip distance ...................................... 121
Trip meter Resetting (on-board computer) ......122
Turn signal
Display message .................... 270, 271 16
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Massage function (PULSE)
The massage function helps you to prevent
muscle tension on long journeys. You can
choose between two different levels.
X To switch on: press button?once or
twice until the required level is set.
One or two indicator lamps in button ?
light up. The air cushions in the lumbar
region vibrate for approximately 20
minutes.
Luxury head restraint G
Risk of injury
When folding back the head restraint side bol-
sters, do not put your hands between the side
bolster and the cushion holder. There is a
danger of becoming trapped. :
To adjust the head restraint side bolsters
; To move the head restraint back and forth
X To adjust the head restraint side bol-
sters: push or pull right and/or left-hand
side bolster :into the desired position.
X To move the head restraint back and
forth: push or pull the head restraint in the
direction of arrow ;. Seat ventilation*
The three blue indicator lamps in the button
indicate the ventilation level you have selec-
ted. X
Make sure that the key is in position 1or
2 in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the required ventilation level is set.
i If you open the side windows and the slid-
ing/tilting sunroof* using the key
(Y page 102), the seat ventilation of the
driver's seat automatically switches to the
highest level.
X To switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off. Seat heating*
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected. Driver's and front-passenger seat Seats
81Controls
* optional
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Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. Otherwise, you could damage the
drive train.
! AMG vehicles: at low engine tempera-
tures (below +20 †), the maximum engine
speed is restricted in order to protect the
engine. Avoid driving at full throttle when
the engine is cold in order to protect the
engine and maintain smooth engine oper-
ation.
i It is only possible to move the selector
lever/DIRECT SELECT lever to the desired
position if you depress the brake pedal.
i The vehicle locks centrally once you have
pulled away. The locking knobs in the doors
drop down.
You can open the doors from the inside at
any time.
You can also switch off the automatic door
lock (Y page 134).
Manual transmission X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Depress the clutch pedal.
X Shift to either first or reverse gear.
X Release the parking brake (Y page 107).
X Release the brake pedal.
X Slowly release the clutch pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.
! Change gear in good time and avoid spin-
ning the wheels. Otherwise, you could dam-
age the vehicle.
i BlueEFFICIENCY* vehicles: follow the
gearshift recommendations that appears in
the multi-function display, as these help to
improve fuel economy. Automatic transmission* X
Depress the brake pedal and keep it
depressed.
X Shift the transmission to position Dor R.
X Release the parking brake (Y page 107).
X Release the brake pedal.
X Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.
i Upshifts take place at higher engine
speeds after a cold start. This helps the
catalytic converter to reach its operating
temperature more quickly.
Hill start assist Hill start assist helps you when pulling away
forwards or in reverse on an uphill gradient.
It holds the vehicle for a short time after you
have removed your foot from the brake pedal.
This gives you time to move your foot from
the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal and
depress it before the vehicle begins to roll. G
Risk of accident
Never leave the vehicle when it is held by hill
start assist. After approximately one second,
hill start assist will no longer brake your vehi-
cle and it could roll away.
X Take your foot off the brake pedal.
i Once you have taken your foot off the
brake pedal, the vehicle is held for around
one second.
X Pull away.
Hill start assist will not function if:
R you are pulling away on a level road or a
downhill gradient.
R the transmission is in position Non vehi-
cles with automatic transmission*.
R the vehicle is secured with the parking
brake.
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning. 106
Driving and parkingControls
* optional
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Gearshift recommendation (BlueEFFI-
CIENCY* vehicles)
The gearshift recommendations assist you in
adopting an economical driving style. The rec-
ommended gear is shown in the multi-func-
tion display.
X
Shift to the recommended gear when gear-
shift recommendation :is shown in the
multi-function display of the instrument
cluster. Automatic transmission*
Depending on the engine type, your vehicle is
equipped with either a selector lever or the
DIRECT SELECT lever. Selector lever in standard vehicles Selector lever in AMG vehicles
Display for vehicles with a selector lever
:
Gear indicator
; Drive program display (C/S),(C/S/M)*
or on AMG vehicles (C/S/S+/M)* DIRECT SELECT lever Transmission
111Controls
* optional
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Multi-function display
To activate the multi-function display:
R switch on the ignition.
R switch on the lights.
R open the driver's door.
Values and settings as well as display mes-
sages are shown in the description field in the
multi-function display. :
Description field
; Menu bar
= Status indicator
X To show menu bar ;:press the =
or ; button on the steering wheel.
Status indicator The status indicator in the multi-function dis-
play shows you values as well as information
about assistance systems and the transmis-
sion. Vehicles with DIRECT SELECT gearshift* :
Outside temperature or digital speedom-
eter 28
; Gear indicator
= Transmission mode display
Vehicles with automatic transmission*
(Selector lever on the centre console) :
Outside temperature or digital speedom-
eter 28
; Transmission mode display
= Gear indicator
Vehicles with manual transmission :
Outside temperature
; Digital speedometer
= Gearshift recommendation 29
Further information on gearshift recommen-
dations (Y page 111).
28 Vehicles for the United Kingdom: the speed in km/h is always shown instead of the outside temperature.
29 BlueEFFICIENCY vehicles. On-board computer
119Controls
* optional
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X
Press the 9or: button to select
current fuel consumption 31
: and approx-
imate range ;.
Approximate range ;is calculated accord-
ing to current driving style and the amount of
fuel in the tank. If there is only a small amount
of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows
a vehicle being refuelled Cinstead of
range ;.
Digital speedometer X
Press =or; on the steering wheel
to select the Tripmenu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
digital speedometer. :
Gearshift recommendation 32
; Digital speedometer
i If the gearshift recommendation is shown
in the multi-function display, it is not shown
in the status bar.
Further information on gearshift recommen-
dations (Y page 111). Resetting X
Press =or; on the steering wheel
to select the Tripmenu.
You can reset the values of the following func-
tions:
R trip meter
R trip computer "From start"
R trip computer "From reset"
X Press the 9or: button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
X Press a. Resetting the trip computer "From start" (example)
X
Press the :button to select Yesand
press the abutton to confirm. AMG menu
This menu is only available on AMG vehicles.
X Press =or; on the steering wheel
to select the AMGmenu. :
Additional speedometer
; Gear indicator
31 Not AMG vehicles.
32 BlueEFFICIENCY vehicles. 122
On-board computerControls
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9
or: button until the desired
scene has been reached. Telephone menu
Functions and displays are dependent on the
optional equipment installed in your vehicle.
You can establish a Bluetooth connection to
the audio system or to COMAND APS* (see
separate operating instructions). G
Risk of accident
Observe the legal requirements of the country
in which you are currently driving regarding
the use of mobile phones in the vehicle.
If it is permitted to use mobile phones while
the vehicle is in motion, you should only use
them when the road and traffic conditions
allow. Otherwise, you may be distracted from
the traffic conditions, cause an accident and
injure yourself and others.
X Switch on the mobile phone and audio
equipment or COMAND APS*; see the sep-
arate operating instructions.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Telmenu.
Mobile phone on PIN* not yet entered
The
Please enter PIN display message
appears in the multi-function display.
X Enter the PIN using the mobile phone, Lin-
guatronic*, the audio system or COMAND
APS*.
The mobile phone will search for a network.
In the meantime the Telephone No
service display message appears in the
multi-function display.
Mobile phone operational
The multi-function display shows the Tele‐
phone ready message or the name of the
GSM network provider. Accepting a call If someone calls you and you are in the
Tel
menu, a display message appears in the
multi-function display, for example: X
Press 6on the steering wheel to accept
an incoming call.
You can accept a call even if you are not in
the Telmenu.
Rejecting or ending a call X
Press the ~button on the steering
wheel.
You can end or reject a call even if you are not
in the Telmenu.
Dialling a number from the phone book If your mobile phone is able to receive calls,
you can search for and dial a number from the
phone book in the audio system or COMAND
APS* at any time.
X
Copy the phone book of your mobile phone
to the audio system or COMAND APS*; see
the separate operating instructions for the
audio system or COMAND APS*.
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Telmenu.
X Press the 9,:ora button to call
up the phone book.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
desired name.
To scroll rapidly, press and hold the 9
or : button for longer than one second.
After a short time, the rapid scroll speeds
up.
Rapid scrolling stops when you release the
button or reach the end of the list. 128
On-board computerControls
* optional
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