door MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN 2012 W212 Owner's Manual

C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Capacities
see Technical data
Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 320
Car wash ........................................ 314
Display ........................................... 318
Exterior lights ................................ 317
Gear or selector lever ....................319
Matte finish ................................... 316
Night View Assist Plus ...................318
Notes ............................................. 313
Paint .............................................. 316
Plastic trim .................................... 319
Power washer ................................ 315
Rear view camera .......................... 318
Roof lining ...................................... 320
Seat belt ........................................ 320
Seat cover ..................................... 320
Sensors ......................................... 317
Steering wheel ............................... 319
Tail pipes ....................................... 318
Trim pieces .................................... 319
Washing by hand ........................... 315
Wheels ........................................... 315
Windows ........................................ 317
Wiper blades .................................. 317
Wooden trim .................................. 319
Cargo compartment cover ............... 282
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 280
Cargo compartment floor ................. 286
Cargo net ........................................... 284
Attaching ....................................... 284
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 281
Car wash (care) ................................. 314
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 222
Cell phone see Mobile phone Center console
Lower section .................................. 33
Lower section (AMG vehicles) ..........34
Upper section .................................. 32
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 228
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........74
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................123
Important safety notes ..................121
Infrared lamp ................................. 123
Low-beam headlamps ....................122
Overview of bulb types ..................122
Parking lamps ................................ 123
Standing lamps (front) ...................123
Turn signals (front) ......................... 124
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................61
Rear doors ....................................... 61
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 59
Special seat belt retractor ...............59
Top Tether ....................................... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 293
Climate control Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 133
Controlling automatically ...............135
Cooling with air dehumidification ..134
Defrosting the windows .................138
Defrosting the windshield ..............138
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 131
Important safety notes ..................130
Indicator lamp ................................ 135
Maximum cooling .......................... 138
Notes on using automatic climate
control ................................... 132, 134
Overview of systems ......................130
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 135
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 1396Index

Hiding (on-board computer) ...........234
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 259
Lights ............................................. 242
Safety systems .............................. 235
Service interval display ..................312
SmartKey ....................................... 259
Tires ............................................... 254
Vehicle ........................................... 257
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 224
Distance recorder ............................. 219
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 270
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 184
Display message ............................ 252
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 183
Driving tips .................................... 185
Function/notes ............................. 177
Important safety notes ..................177
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 183
Warning lamp ................................. 270
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 228
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 83
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 74
Control panel ................................... 36
Display message ............................ 258
Emergency locking ........................... 84
Emergency unlocking .......................83
Important safety notes ....................82
Opening (from inside) ......................82
Drinking and driving ......................... 170
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 157
Display ........................................... 153
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ......153
Manual ........................................... 158
SETUP (on-board computer) ..........230
Drive program selector ..................... 156Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................313
Symmetrical low beam ..................114
Driving on flooded roads .................. 173
Driving safety systems ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......64
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............64
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 64
Electronic brake force distribution ...69
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 66
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 66
Important safety information ...........63
Overview .......................................... 63
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 69
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................207
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 206
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............210
AIRMATIC ...................................... 189
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 190
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................199
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 203
Cruise control ................................ 175
Display message ............................ 249
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 177
HOLD function ............................... 187
Lane Keeping Assist ......................205
Lane Tracking package ..................203
Night View Assist Plus ...................200
Parking Guidance ........................... 195
PARKTRONIC ................................. 192
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........188
Rear view camera .......................... 198
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes .....................173
Automatic transmission .................155
Brakes ........................................... 1718Index

Break-in period .............................. 144
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 185
Downhill gradient ........................... 171
Drinking and driving .......................170
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Driving on flooded roads ................173
Driving on wet roads ......................173
Exhaust check ............................... 170
Fuel ................................................ 170
General .......................................... 169
Hydroplaning ................................. 173
Icy road surfaces ........................... 175
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 171
Pedals ............................................ 170
Snow chains .......................... 174, 349
Symmetrical low beam ..................114
Wet road surface ........................... 171
DVD audio (on-board computer) ...... 222
DVD-Video (on-board computer) ...... 222
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating .................229
Function/notes ............................. 108
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 108
Function/notes ............................. 108
Switching on/off ........................... 229
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 284
EASY-PACK folding luggage-
compartment floor ............................ 286
EASY-PACK load-securing kit ........... 284
EASY-PACK rear sill protector .......... 287
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ................................ 69
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating .................150
General information .......................148
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 83
Fuel filler flap ................................. 163
Trunk ............................................... 89
Vehicle ............................................. 83
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 324
Stowing .......................................... 325
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 56
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 89
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....22
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 267
Display message ............................ 245
ECO start/stop function ................148
Emergency starting ........................342
Engine number ............................... 382
Irregular running ............................ 151
Starting problems ..........................151
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 147
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............147
Switching off .................................. 168
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................151
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 310
Additives ........................................ 388
Checking the oil level ..................... 309
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 309
Display message ............................ 247
Filling capacity ............................... 384
Notes about oil grades ................... 387
Notes on oil level/consumption ....309
Temperature (on-board computer) . 230
Viscosity ........................................ 388Index9

ESP®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ...230
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 67
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 224
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ......................66
Display message ............................ 235
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 66
Function/notes ................................ 66
Important safety information ...........66
Warning lamp ................................. 264
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 66
Exhaust check ................................... 170
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 318
Exterior lighting see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 109
Dipping (automatic) .......................110
Folding in/out (automatically) .......110
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........109
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 230
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...110
Setting ........................................... 110
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 111
Storing the parking position ..........110
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 275
F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 322
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 329
MOExtended run-flat system .........334
Preparing the vehicle .....................325
Raising the vehicle .........................330
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 326
Floormat ............................................. 306
Folding bench seat (cargo
compartment) .................................... 103
Front fog lamps ................................. 116
Display message ............................ 243
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 386
Consumption statistics ..................219
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 219
Displaying the range ......................219
Driving tips .................................... 170
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes ..................385
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 385
Problem (malfunction) ...................164
Refueling ........................................ 160
Specifications ................................ 385
Tank content/reserve fuel .............384
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................163
Opening/closing ............................ 162
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 248
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 219
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 384
Problem (malfunction) ...................164
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 322
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 343
Before changing ............................. 343
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 344
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 343
Fuse box in the trunk .....................343
Important safety notes ..................342
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................305
Notes ............................................. 302
10Index

Opening/closing the garage door ..304
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 302
Gasoline ............................................. 161
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 230
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 319
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 380
Glove box ........................................... 274
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 118
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 389
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....311
Cleaning system (function) ............117
Fogging up ..................................... 120
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 100
Adjusting (electrically) ...................101
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 101
Installing/removing (rear) ..............102
Luxury ............................................ 101
see NECK-PRO head restraints
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 123
Display message ............................ 243
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 118
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Hill start assist .................................. 148
HOLD function Display message ............................ 250
Function/notes ............................. 187
Hood
Closing ........................................... 309
Display message ............................ 258
Opening ......................................... 308
Hydroplaning ..................................... 173
I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 71
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Infrared lamps (changing bulbs) ...... 123
Insect protection on the radiator .... 309
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 29
Settings ......................................... 226
Warning and indicator lamps ...........30
Instrument cluster lighting ................ 29
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster lighting
Interior lighting
Automatic control ..........................120
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 228
Emergency lighting ........................121
Manual control ............................... 121
Overview ........................................ 120
Reading lamp ................................. 120
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
see Interior lighting
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 322
Using ............................................. 330
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 338
K
Key see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............92
Display message ............................ 259
Locking ............................................ 75
Start/Stop button .......................... 145
Starting the engine ........................147
Unlocking ......................................... 75
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Key positionsKEYLESS-GO .................................. 145
SmartKey ....................................... 145
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 156
Manual drive program ....................159
Knee bag .............................................. 42
L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane-change assistant
see Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................225
Display message ............................ 250
Function/information ....................205
Lane Tracking package ..................... 203
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 231
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 59
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 243
Lighting see Lights
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 228
Automatic headlamp mode ............116
Cornering light function .................118
Display message ............................ 242
Driving abroad ............................... 114
Fog lamps ...................................... 116
Hazard warning lamps ...................118
High beam flasher .......................... 117
High-beam headlamps ...................117
Light switch ................................... 114
Low-beam headlamps ....................115
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Rear fog lamp ................................ 116
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 227
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 227
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................115
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 227
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........227
Turn signals ................................... 117
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 245
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 176
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 180
Loading guidelines ............................ 274
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 83
Emergency locking ........................... 84
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 82
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 228
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs .............................. 122
Display message ............................ 242
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 114
Switching on/off ........................... 115
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 285
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 103
Luxury head restraints ..................... 101
M
M+S tires ................................... 174, 348
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
12Index

Malfunction messagesee Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 25
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 103
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 316
mbrace Call priority .................................... 300
Display message ............................ 237
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 300
Emergency call .............................. 297
Important safety notes ..................296
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............301
MB info call button ........................299
Remote vehicle locking ..................301
Roadside Assistance button ..........298
Search & Send ............................... 300
Self-test ......................................... 296
System .......................................... 296
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............300
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 77
Locking vehicle ................................ 84
Unlocking the driver's door ..............83
Memory card (audio) ......................... 222
Memory function ............................... 111
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 234
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............222
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 77
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 334
MP3 Operating ....................................... 222
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 216
Permanent display .........................226Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 215
Overview .......................................... 31
N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............220
On-board computer .......................220
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 50
Resetting after being triggered ........51
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating .................201
Cleaning ......................................... 318
Function/notes ............................. 200
Problem (malfunction) ...................203
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 144
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 49
Operation ......................................... 44
System self-test ............................... 47
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................56
System overview .............................. 38
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 385
Odometer ........................................... 219
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 230
Assistance menu ........................... 224
Audio menu ................................... 221
Convenience submenu ..................229
Displaying a service message ........313
Display messages ..........................234
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 183
Factory settings submenu .............230
Important safety notes ..................214
Instrument cluster submenu ..........226
Lighting submenu .......................... 227
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R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 188
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 231
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................229
Display message ............................ 250
Radiator cover ................................... 309
Radio Selecting a station .........................221
see separate operating instructions
Reading lamp ..................................... 120
Rear axle level control (AMG
adaptive sport suspension
system) .............................................. 191
Rear compartment Setting the airflow .........................137
Setting the air vents ......................141
Setting the temperature ................136
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 244
Switching on/off ........................... 116
Rear seat
Display message ............................ 258
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 279
Rear sill protector ............................. 287
Rear view camera Cleaning instructions .....................318
Function/notes ............................. 198
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................109
Dipping (automatic) .......................110
Rear window blind ............................ 292
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ...................139
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 139
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blade .............. 126
Switching on/off ........................... 125
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 29
Important safety notes ..................160
Refueling process ..........................162
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................302Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 25
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 248
Warning lamp ................................. 267
see Fuel
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 140
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Retaining hook .................................. 282
Reverse gear Engaging (automatic
transmission) ................................. 152
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 244
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 23
Roller blind see Roller sunblind
Roller sunblind
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 95
Rear side windows .........................291
Rear window .................................. 292
Roof carrier ........................................ 288
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 320
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 390
Route see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 220
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................56
Child restraint systems ....................56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 44
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 38
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
Index15

Seat beltsAdjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt .........................54
Adjusting the height ......................... 54
Belt force limiters ............................ 56
center rear-compartment seat .........55
Cleaning ......................................... 320
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 56
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines .............51
Releasing ......................................... 55
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Special seat belt retractor ...............59
Switching belt adjustment on/off
(on-board computer) ......................229
Warning lamp ................................. 261
Warning lamp (function) ................... 55
Seats
Active multicontour seat ................102
Adjusting (electrically) ...................100
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 103
Adjusting the head restraint ..........100
Cleaning the cover .........................320
Correct driver's seat position ........... 98
Folding the backrest (rear
compartment) forwards/back .......280
Important safety notes ....................99
Seat heating problem ....................106
Seat ventilation problem ................106
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 111
Switching seat heating on/off .......105
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..106
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 317
Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........313
Hiding service messages ...............313
Notes ............................................. 313
Service messages ..........................312
Service menu (on-board computer) . 226
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 388
Capacities ...................................... 384Coolant (engine) ............................ 389
DEF special additives .....................387
Engine oil ....................................... 387
Fuel ................................................ 385
Important safety notes ..................382
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 388
Washer fluid ................................... 389
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) .........230
On-board computer .......................226
Setting the air distribution ............... 137
Setting the airflow ............................ 137
SETUP (on-board computer) ............. 230
Side impact air bag ............................. 42
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 244
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............91
Convenience opening feature ..........91
Important safety information ...........90
Opening/closing .............................. 90
Problem (malfunction) .....................92
Resetting ......................................... 92
Skibag ................................................ 277
Sliding sunroof Important safety notes ....................93
Opening/closing .............................. 94
Problem (malfunction) .....................96
Resetting ......................................... 94
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................78
Changing the programming .............77
Checking the battery .......................78
Convenience closing feature ............91
Convenience opening feature ..........91
Display message ............................ 259
Door central locking/unlocking .......74
Important safety notes ....................74
Loss ................................................. 80
Mechanical key ................................ 77
Positions (ignition lock) .................145
Problem (malfunction) .....................80
Starting the engine ........................147
Snow chains .............................. 174, 34916Index

Cockpit ................................................. 28
Instrument cluster ..............................29
Multifunction steering wheel .............31
Center console .................................... 32
Overhead control panel ......................35
Door control panel .............................. 3627At a glance