navigation system MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS SALOON 2011 Owners Manual

Menu (on-board computer)
............239
Notes/placing in the bracket ......... 312
Sliding adapter ............................... 314
Transmission output (maximum) .... 381
Mobile telephone
Pre-installe dbracket ...................... 314
Modifying the programming (key) .....83
MOExtended run-flat system ...........349
Motorway mode ................................ 126
MP3 Operating ...................................... .238
see Separate operating instructions
Multicontour seat .............................. 109
Multifunction display Function/notes ............................. 232
Permanent displa y......................... 243
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .231
Overview .......................................... 33N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............236
On-board computer .......................236
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ........................................ .49
Resetting after being triggered ........49
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................210
Cleaning ......................................... 331
Function/notes ............................. 209
Problem (fault) ............................... 212
Notes on running in anew vehicle ..154 O
Occupant safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 53
Important safety notes ....................42
Odometer ........................................... 235
see Total distance recorder
see Trip meter
Oil
see Engine oil On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 249
Assistance menu ........................... 240
Audi omenu ................................... 237
Convenience submenu ..................248
Displaying a service message ........325
Display messages ..........................253
DISTRONI CPLUS ........................... 191
Factory setting submenu ...............249
Heating submenu ........................... 247
Important safety notes ..................230
Instrument cluster submenu ..........243
Ligh tsubmenu ............................... 244
Menu overview .............................. 234
Message memory .......................... 253
Navigation menu ............................ 236
Operating the TV ............................ 238
Operating vide oDVD ..................... 238
Operation ....................................... 231
RACETIMER ................................... 250
Service menu ................................. 242
Settings menu ............................... 243
Standard displa y............................ 235
Telephone menu ............................ 239
Time/Date submenu .....................244
Trip menu ...................................... 235
Vehicle submenu ........................... 246
Operating safety
Diagnostics connection ...................25
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........230
Overhead control panel ......................38
Override feature Rea rside windows ........................... 69 P
Pain tcode .......................................... 382
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...328
Panorama sliding sunroof Important safety information ...........98
Opening/closing ............................ 100
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 100
Problem (malfunction) ...................101
Rain closing feature .......................100
Resetting ....................................... 101 Index
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Rear-view mirror
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) ........118
Dipping (manual )........................... 116
Rear window blind ............................310
Rear window heating Problem (fault) ............................... 143
Switching on/off ........................... 143
Rear window wiper
Switching on/off ........................... 133
Refuelling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 30
Important safety notes ..................172
Refuelling proces s......................... 173
see Fuel
Releasing the parking loc kman-
ually (automatic transmission) ........172
Remote control Auxiliary heating/ventilation .......... 146
Changing the batteries (auxiliary
heating) ......................................... 148
Garage door opene r....................... 315
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 315
Replacing the battery (auxiliary
heating remote control) .................... 148
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 264
Warning lamp ................................. 285
Residual heat (climate control) ........145
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Rev counter ........................................ 230
Reverse gear Engaging (automatic transmis-
sion) ............................................... 165
Engaging (manual transmission) ....164
Reversing camera
Cleaning instructions .....................330
Function/notes ............................. 206
Reversing lamp (display message) ..261
Roller blind see Roller sunblind Roller sunblind
Panorama sliding sunroo f.............. 100
Rea rwindow .................................. 310
Roof carrier ........................................ 306
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 333
Roof load (maximum) ........................392
Route (navigation) see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............236 S
Safety Childre ninthe vehicle ..................... 53
Child restraint systems ....................53
Safety net .......................................... .301
Attaching ....................................... 301
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Seat
Active multicontour sea t................ 109
Folding the backres t(rear com-
partment) forwards/back ..............297
Seat belt
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger sea tbelt ......................... 51
Adjusting the height ......................... 51
Belt force limiter .............................. 53
Belt tensione r.................................. 53
Centre rear-compartment sea t........ 52
Cleaning ......................................... 332
Display message ............................ 257
Fastening ......................................... 51
Important safety guidelines .............49
Rea rseat belt status indicator .........52
Releasing ......................................... 52
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................249
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning lamp (function) ................... 52
Seats
Adjusting (electrically). ..................106
Adjusting (manually and electri-
cally) .............................................. 106
Adjusting lumba rsuppor t.............. 110
Adjusting the 4-way lumba rsup-
por t................................................ 110 Index
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If you remove the warning stickers, you or
others could be injured by failing to recognise
certain dangers.
When driving yourv ehicle observe the follow-
ing information:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the "Technical data" section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
moto rvehicles Implied warranty
! Observe the notes in these Operating
Instructions about the correct operation of
your vehicle as well as about possible dam-
age to the vehicle. Damage to your vehicle
that arises from culpable contravention of
these instructions is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz implied warranty of
Daimler AG. Data stored in the vehicle
Fault data
Components critical for vehicle operation are
equipped with fault data memories as stand-
ard. There are also data storage devices
which record the technical reactions of vehi-
cle components to certain driving situations
(e.g. airbag deployment or ESP ®
interven-
tion).
This data is used exclusively to:
R assist in the rectification of faults and
defects
R help Mercedes-Benz optimise and develop
vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the vehicle's
movements.
When your vehicle is serviced by Mercedes-
Benz, this technical information can be read
out from the fault memory. This is performed
by authorised employees of the Mercedes- Benzs
ervice network using special diagnos-
tic computers.
After a fault has been rectified, the informa-
tion is deleted from the memory. Other mem-
ory data is constantly overwritten. Other devices that store data
Depending on the equipment level, your vehi-
cle may feature communications and/or
entertainment systems (e.g. navigation devi-
ces, telephone systems). These allow you to
save and edit data required for the operation
of the respective device.
Further information on operation (e.g. on
deleting data) can be found in the separate
operating instructions. 26
Introduction

Should you approach an obstacle and BAS
PLU
Shas detected a ris kofcollision, BAS
PLUS calculates the braking force necessary
to avoid a rear-end collision.
R If you are driving at a speed over
30 km/h :ifyou depress the brake sharply,
BAS PLUS automatically raises the brake
pressure to a value adapted to the traffic
situation.
R If you are driving at a speed under
30 km/h:ify ou depress the brake, BAS
PLUS is activated. Braking will be carried
out at the last possible moment.
If BAS PLUS demands particularly high brak-
ing force, preventative passenger protection
measures (PRE-SAFE ®
) are activated simul-
taneously.
X Keep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.
The brakes will work normally again if:
R you release the brake pedal.
R there is no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision.
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle.
BAS PLUS is then deactivated.
The radar sensor system is switched off auto-
matically in the vicinity of radio telescope
facilities (Y page 398).
Vehicles without COMAND and a navigation
system and vehicles for Australia: the radar
sensor system and on-board computer must
be switched off in the vicinity of radio tele-
scope facilities (Y page 247).
For BAS PLUS to assist you when driving, the
radar sensor system must be switched on and
operational; see "Radar sensor system" in the
index. G
WARNING
BAS PLUS cannot always clearly identify
objects and complex traffic situations. BAS
PLUS cannot intervene in these cases. There is a risk of an accident
.Always pay
careful attention to the traffic situation and be
ready to brake.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else cover-
ing the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radar sources
R the possibility of strong radar reflections,
for example, in multi-storey car parks
R a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle travelling in front on a different
line G
WARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in
critical situations .There is a risk of an acci-
dent. Always pay careful attention to the traf-
fic situation and be ready to brake.
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensors checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at slow speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle.
If BAS PLUS is not available due to a malfunc-
tion in the radar sensor system, the brake
system remains available with full brake
boosting effect and BAS. Adaptive brake lamps
i Adaptive brake lamps are only available in
certain countries.
If you brake sharply from a speed of more
than 50 km/h or if braking is assisted by BAS Driving safety systems
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In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else cover-
ing the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radars ources
R the possibility of strong radar reflections,
for example, in multi-storey car parks
R a narrow vehicle travelling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle travelling in front on a different
line G
WARNING
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, PRE-SAFE ®
Brake may not give
warnings or intervene in critical situations.
There is a risk of an accident .Always pay
careful attention to the traffic situation and be
ready to brake.
In order to maintain the appropriate distance
to the vehicle in front and thus prevent a col-
lision, you must apply the brakes yourself.
X To activate/deactivate: activate or deac-
tivate PRE-SAFE ®
Brake in the on-board
computer (Y page 241).
The Ä symbol appears in the multifunc-
tion display as long as the HOL Dfunction
is not activated (Y page 194).
On vehicles with parking guidance, the
Ä symbol is displayed when Pis
engaged or you are driving faste rthan
35 km/h.
The radar sensor system is switched off auto-
matically in the vicinity of radio telescope
facilities (Y page 398).
Vehicles without COMAND and a navigation
system and vehicles for Australia: the radar
sensor system and on-board computer must be switched off in the vicinity of radio tele-
scope facilities (Y page 247).
For PRE-SAFE ®
Brake to assist you when driv-
ing, the radar sensor system must be
switched on (Y page 247) and be opera-
tional.
Following damage to the front end of the vehi-
cle, have the configuration and operation of
the radar sensors checked at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. This also applies to colli-
sions at slow speeds where there is no visible
damage to the front of the vehicle. Anti-theft systems
Immobiliser
The immobiliser prevents your vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
X To activate with the key: remove the key
from the ignition lock.
X To activate with KEYLESS-GO: switch the
ignition off and open the driver's door.
X To deactivate: switch on the ignition.
i The immobiliser is always deactivated
when you start the engine. ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Av isual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is primed and you open:
R a door
R the vehicle with the emergency key ele-
ment
R the boot lid/tailgate
R the bonnet
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that has triggered it, for
example. Anti-theft systems
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Vehicles with COMAND APS/
Audio 50 APS
i
The following function is not operational
in all countries.
DISTRONIC PLU Suses additional information
from your navigation system so that it can
adaptt o certain traffic situations. This is the
case if, while following a vehicle, DISTRONIC
PLUS is active and you:
R approach or drive around a roundabout
R approach a T junction
R turn off at a motorway exit
Even if the vehicle in front leaves the detec-
tion range, DISTRONIC PLUS temporarily
maintains the current driving speed and does
not accelerate. This is based on the current
map data in the navigation system. Example: roundabout
The current speed is maintained:
R
approximately 10 seconds before the
roundabout/T junction and approximately
1.5 seconds when driving on a roundabout.
R approximately 12 seconds before reaching
a motorway exit and approximately
4 seconds after the motorway exit.
Afterwards, the vehicle accelerates back to
the set speed you specified.
Stopping G
WARNING
Never get out of the vehicle when DISTRONIC
PLUS is activated. DISTRONIC PLUS must also never be oper-
ated, activated or deactivated by a passenger
or from outside the vehicle.
DISTRONIC PLUS does not replace the park-
ing brake and must not be used for parking.
The DISTRONIC PLUS braking effect is can-
celled and the vehicle can start moving if:
R
DISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated using the
cruise control lever.
R you accelerate.
R there is a malfunction in the system or an
interruption in the power supply, e.g. bat-
tery failure.
R the electrical system in the engine com-
partment, the battery or the fuses are tam-
pered with.
R the battery is disconnected.
If you wish to leave the vehicle or park it,
deactivate DISTRONIC PLUS and secure the
vehicle against rolling away.
If DISTRONIC PLUS detects that the vehicle
in front is stopping, it brakes your vehicle until
it is stationary.
Once your vehicle is stationary, it remains
stationary and you do not need to depress the
brake.
i Depending on the specified minimum dis-
tance, your vehicle will come to a standstill
at a sufficient distance behind the vehicle
in front.T he specified minimum distance is
set using the control on the cruise control
lever.
Vehicles featuring automatic transmis-
sion with aselector lever
You will see a warning message in the multi-
function display if DISTRONIC PLUS is acti-
vated and:
R the driver's door is open and the driver's
seat belt is unfastened.
R the engine is switched off, unless it is auto-
matically switched off by the ECO start/
stop function.
R the bonnet is opened. Driving systems
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R
if you are currently using COMAND APS or
making a telephone call with COMAND APS
R if the time has been set incorrectly
R in active driving situations, such as when
you change lanes or change your speed
Warning and display messages in the
multifunction display Example: vehicles featuring automatic transmis-
sion with a DIRECT SELECT lever
X Activate ATTENTION ASSIST using the on-
board computer (Y page 242).
Symbol :appears in the multifunction
display.
If ATTENTION ASSIST is active, you will be
warned no sooner than 20 minutes after your
journey has begun. You will the nhear an
intermittent warning tonet wice, and the
Attention Assist: Time for a break? message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
X
If necessary, take a break.
X Press the abutton to confirm th emes-
sage.
On long journeys, take regular breaks in good
time to allow yourself to rest properly. If you
do not take a break, you will be warned again
after 15 minutes at the earliest. This will only
happen if ATTENTION ASSIST still detects
typical indicators of fatigue or increasing lap-
ses in concentration.
ATTENTION ASSIST is reset and starts
assessing your tiredness again when you con-
tinue your journey if:
R you switch off the engine.
R you take off your seat belt and open the
driver's door, e.g. for a change of drivers or
to take a break. Speed Limit Assist
Important safety notes Speed Limit Assist shows you detected speed
limits in the multifunction display. Data from
the navigation system is also used for this
purpose. If a traffic sign indicating a speed
limit or the end of a speed limit is detected,
it is shown in the multifunction display. If
Speed Limit Assist does not detec tany traffic
signs, the speed limit from the digital road
map is take nand shown in the display.
Speed Limit Assist detects the traffic signs
with a camera attached behind the top of the
windscreen. :
Speed Limit Assist camera G
WARNING
Speed Limit Assist is onl yanaid and may
detect speed limit signs incorrectly or not at
all.
The system may be impaired or may not func-
tion if:
R there is poor visibility, e.g. due to snow,
rain, fog or spray.
R there is glare, e.g. from the sun or from
oncoming traffic.
R the windscreen is dirty, misted up or cov-
ered, for instance by a sticker, in the vicinity
of the camera.
R the traffic signs are covered, for instance
by dirt, snow or trees. 208
Driving systemsDriving and parking

Menus and submenus
Menu overview
The number of menus show ndepends on the optional equipment in the vehicle. Function
:
Trip (Y
page 235)menu ;
Navi menu (navigation instructions) (Y
page 236)=
Audio menu (Y
page 237) ?
Tel menu (telephone) (Y
page 239)A
Assist. menu (assistance) (Y
page 240)B
Serv. (Y
page 242)menu
R calls up display messages ( Ypage 253)
R tyre pressure loss warning (Y page 367) or checks the tyre pressure electron-
ically (Y page 368)
R ASSYST PLUS service interval display (Y page 325)C
Settings menu (Y
page 243) D
AMG menu in AMG vehicles (Y
page 249)The
Audio ,
Navi and
Tel menus differ slightly in vehicles with an audio system and in vehicles
with COMAND APS.T he examples given in this Owner's Manual apply to vehicles equipped
with COMAND APS. 234
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

i
If the gearshift recommendation is shown
in the multifunction display, it is not shown
in the status bar.
For further information on gearshift recom-
mendations, see (Y page 164).
Resetting values 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 =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Trip menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
X Press a. Example: resetting the trip computer "From start"
X
Press :to select Yes and press
a
to confirm. Navigation menu
Displaying navigation instructions In the
Navi menu, the multifunction display
shows navigation instructions. For more
information, see the separate operating
instructions.
X Switch on the audio system or COMAND
APS (see the separate operating instruc-
tions).
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Navi menu.Route guidance not active :
Direction of travel
; Current street
Activated route guidance No change of direction announced
:
Distance to the destination
; Distance to the next change of direction
= Current street
? Symbol "follow the road's course"
Change of direction announced without a
lane recommendation :
Road to which the change of direction
leads
; Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
= Current street
? Change-of-direction icon
When a change of direction has been
announced, you will see visuald istance dis-
play ;next to the symbol for change of
direction ?.This shortens from the bottom 236
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X
Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Vehicle submenu.
X Press the abutton to confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Auto. door lock function.
When the Auto. door locks function is
activated, the vehicle doors are displayed
in red in the multifunction display.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating the acoustic
locking confirmation
If you activate the Acoustic Lock function,
an audible signal sounds depending on the
vehicle's date of manufacture:
R when locking
or
R once when unlocking and three times when
locking
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Vehicle submenu.
X Press the abutton to confirm.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Acoustic Lock function.
If the Acoustic Lock function is activated,
the & symbol in the multifunction dis-
play lights up red.
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Activating/deactivating the radar sensor
system
i You must deactivate the radar sensor sys-
tem in certain countries and near radio
telescope facilities. For further informa-
tion, see (Y page 398).
Vehicles with a navigation system: the radar
sensor system is deactivated automatically if
you are close to radio telescope facilities. The following systems are switched off when
the radar sensor system is deactivated:
R
DISTRONIC PLUS (Y page 185)
R BAS PLUS (Y page 70)
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (Y page 75)
R Blind Spot Assist (Y page 212)
R Active Blind Spot Assist (Y page 216)
X Press the =or; button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Settings menu.
X Press the :or9 button to select the
Vehicle submenu.
X Press the abutton to confirm.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Radar sensor (See Owner's Man.): .
You will see the selected setting: on or
off .
X Press the abutton to save the setting.
Heating menu Auxiliary heating departure time
This function is only available on vehicles with
auxiliary heating (Y
page 145).
In the Heating submenu, you can select a
stored departure time or change a departure
time.
The auxiliary heating timer function calcu-
lates the switch-on time according to the out-
side temperature so that the vehicle is pre-
heated by the departure time. When the
departure time is reached, the auxiliary heat-
ing continues to heat for a further five
minutes and then switches off. The auxiliary
heating adopts the THERMATIC or
THERMOTRONIC temperature setting.
You can switch off the auxiliary heating by
using the remote control or the auxiliary heat-
ing button on the centre console. G
WARNING
Exhaust fumes are produced when the auxili-
ary heating is in operation. Inhaling these
exhaust fumes can be poisonous. You should
therefore switch off the auxiliary heating in Menus and submenus
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