Parking MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN 2013 W212 Owner's Manual

Index
....................................................... 4Introduction .........................................
22 At a glance
........................................... 29 Safety ...................................................
39 Opening/closing
................................. 77 Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..
101 Lights and windshield wipers
..........119 Climate control
................................. 137 Driving and parking ..........................
151 On-board computer and displays
....225 Stowage and features ......................
287 Maintenance and care
......................327 Breakdown assistance
.....................341 Wheels and tires ...............................
361 Technical data ...................................
403 Contents
3

ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................237
Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ............................. 210
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Centers
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshops
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 257
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 159
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 158
Automatic headlamp mode ..............121
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ............... 166
Changing gear ............................... 164
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................162
Display message ............................ 271
Drive program display ....................162
Driving tips .................................... 164
Emergency running mode ..............169
Engaging drive position .................. 163
Engaging neutral ............................ 163
Engaging park position (AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 163
Engaging reverse gear ................... 163
Engaging the park position ............ 162
Kickdown ....................................... 165
Manual drive program ....................167
Overview ........................................ 161
Problem (malfunction) ...................169
Program selector button ................165
Pulling away ................................... 156
Selector lever ................................ 161
Shift ranges ................................... 166
Starting the engine ........................ 155
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 166
Transmission position display ........ 161
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 162
Transmission positions .................. 164Automatic transmission
emergency mode
...............................
169 B
Bag hook ............................................ 296
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 67
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 68
Battery (SmartKey) Checking ..........................................

81
Important safety notes .................... 81
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 350
Display message ............................ 259
Important safety notes .................. 348
Jump starting ................................. 352
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Display message ............................ 264
Notes/function .............................. 214
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 173
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 410
Bottle holder ...................................... 306
Box (trunk) ......................................... 299
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 249
Notes ............................................. 412
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 255
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 67
BAS .................................................. 67
BAS PLUS ........................................ 68
Brake fluid (notes) .........................412
Display message ............................ 247
Driving tips .................................... 180
High-performance brake system .... 181
Important safety notes .................. 180
Maintenance .................................. 181
Parking brake ................................ 176
Warning lamp ................................. 277 Index
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Breakdown
see Flat tire
Bulbs
see Changing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................23
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages


Car
see Vehicle
Care
Carpets .......................................... 340
Car wash ........................................ 334
Display ........................................... 338
Exterior lights ................................ 337
Gear or selector lever ....................339
Interior ........................................... 338
Matte finish ................................... 336
Night View Assist Plus ...................338
Notes ............................................. 333
Paint .............................................. 335
Plastic trim .................................... 339
Power washer ................................ 335
Rear view camera .......................... 338
Roof lining ...................................... 340
Seat belt ........................................ 340
Seat cover ..................................... 339
Sensors ......................................... 337
Steering wheel ............................... 339
Tail pipes ....................................... 338
Trim pieces .................................... 339
Washing by hand ........................... 335
Wheels ........................................... 336
Windows ........................................ 336
Wiper blades .................................. 337
Wooden trim .................................. 339
Cargo compartment cover ...............296
Cargo compartment enlargement ...294
Cargo compartment floor .................302
Cargo net Attaching ....................................... 298
Important safety information ......... 298
Cargo tie down rings .........................296
Car wash (care) ................................. 334CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) ..........................................
234
Center console Lower section .................................. 35
Upper section .................................. 34
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey)

........79
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................131
Important safety notes .................. 130
Infrared lamp ................................. 132
Low-beam headlamps .................... 131
Overview of bulb types ..................130
Parking lamps ................................ 132
Standing lamps (front) ...................132
Turn signals (front) ......................... 132
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 65
Rear doors ....................................... 66
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 60
Restraint systems ............................ 60
Special seat belt retractor ............... 63
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 63
Top Tether ....................................... 64
Cigarette lighter ................................ 309
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 337
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 141
Controlling automatically ...............143
Cooling with air dehumidification ..143
Defrosting the windows ................. 146
Defrosting the windshield .............. 145
Dual-zone automatic climate
control ........................................... 139
Important safety notes .................. 138
Indicator lamp ................................ 143
Information on using 3-zone
automatic climate control .............. 142
Maximum cooling .......................... 146
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 1406
Index

Lane Tracking package ..................
214
Night View Assist Plus ...................211
Parking Guidance
........................... 205
PARKTRONIC ................................. 202
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ..........198
Rear view camera .......................... 208
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 181
Automatic transmission ................. 164
Brakes ........................................... 180
Break-in period .............................. 152
Downhill gradient ........................... 180
Drinking and driving .......................178
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Driving in winter ............................. 182
Driving on flooded roads ................182
Driving on wet roads ...................... 182
Exhaust check ............................... 178
Fuel ................................................ 177
General .......................................... 177
Hydroplaning ................................. 182
Icy road surfaces ........................... 183
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 180
Pedals ............................................ 178
Snow chains .................................. 365
Symmetrical low beam .................. 120
Wet road surface ........................... 180
Drowsiness detection assistance
system
see ATTENTION ASSIST
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 234
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 234E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating/deactivating

.................241
Function/notes ............................. 112
EASY-EXIT feature
Crash-responsive ........................... 113
Function/notes ............................. 112
Switching on/off ........................... 241
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................300EASY-PACK folding floor
Important safety notes
..................302
EASY-PACK folding luggage-
compartment floor
Opening and closing ...................... 302
EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Components and storage .............. 300
Inserting the brackets into the
loading rail ..................................... 300
EASY-PACK rear sill protector ..........303
EASY-PACK trunk box .......................299
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Display message ............................ 248
Function/notes ................................ 72
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 178
On-board computer ....................... 231
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 157
General information ....................... 157
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 86
Fuel filler flap ................................. 171
Trunk ............................................... 92
Vehicle ............................................. 86
Emergency spare wheel
Important safety notes .................. 398
Points to remember .......................398
Removing ....................................... 399
Storage location ............................ 399
Stowing .......................................... 400
Technical data ............................... 402
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 59
Safety guidelines ............................. 42
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 92
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 22 Index
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Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 282
Display message ............................ 258
ECO start/stop function ................ 157
Engine number ............................... 406
Irregular running ............................ 160
Jump-starting ................................. 352
Starting problems .......................... 160
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 155
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 155
Switching off .................................. 176
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 357
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................160
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 330
Additives ........................................ 411
Checking the oil level ..................... 329
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 330
Display message ............................ 259
Filling capacity ............................... 411
Notes about oil grades ................... 410
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 329
Temperature (on-board computer) . 242
Viscosity ........................................ 411
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 243
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 70
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 236
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 70
Display message ............................ 247
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 70
Function/notes ................................ 69
Important safety information ........... 69
Warning lamp ................................. 279
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 70
Exhaust check ................................... 178
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 338Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 120
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 114
Dipping (automatic) .......................115
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 114
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 114
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 241
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...115
Setting ........................................... 114
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Storing the parking position .......... 115
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 289 F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap


First-aid kit ......................................... 342
Flat tire MOExtended tires .......................... 344
Preparing the vehicle .....................344
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 345
Floormat ............................................. 324
Fog lamps Switching on/off ........................... 122
Folding bench seat (cargo
compartment) .................................... 108
Front fog lamps Display message ............................ 255
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 408
Consumption statistics ..................231
Diesel ............................................ 408
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 231
Displaying the range ...................... 231
Driving tips .................................... 177
Flexible fuel vehicles ......................409
Fuel gauge ............................... 31, 227
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 407
Important safety notes .................. 407
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 407
Problem (malfunction) ...................17210
Index

Quality (diesel)
............................... 408
Refueling ........................................ 169
Tank content/reserve fuel .............407
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 171
Opening/closing ............................ 170
Fuel filter (display message) ............260
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 231
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 407
Problem (malfunction) ...................172
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 342
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 357
Before changing ............................. 357
Fuse box in the cargo
compartment ................................. 358
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 358
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 358
Important safety notes .................. 357G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory

.....................323
Important safety notes .................. 320
Opening/closing the garage door ..323
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 321
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 242
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 404
Glove box ........................................... 289H
Handbrake see Parking brake


Hazard warning lamps ......................125
Head bags Display message ............................ 251
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....332
Cleaning system (capacity) ............ 413Cleaning system (function) ............
125
Cleaning system (notes) ................413
Fogging up ..................................... 128
see Automatic headlamp mode


Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 105
Adjusting (angle) ............................ 105
Adjusting (electrically) ...................105
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 105
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 106
Luxury ............................................ 105
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 131
Display message ............................ 255
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 127
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Hill start assist .................................. 156
HOLD function Display message ............................ 262
Function/notes ............................. 196
Hood
Closing ........................................... 329
Display message ............................ 272
Opening ......................................... 328
Hydroplaning ..................................... 182 I
Ignition lock see Key positions


Immobilizer .......................................... 74
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Infrared lamps (changing bulbs) ......132
Insect protection on the radiator .... 329
Instrument cluster Overview .................................. 31, 227
Settings ......................................... 238
Warning and indicator
lamps ....................................... 32, 275
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 227
Interior lighting ................................. 128
Automatic control .......................... 129
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 240 Index
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Emergency lighting ........................
129
Manual control ............................... 129
Overview ........................................ 128
Reading lamp ................................. 128
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239J
Jack Storage location ............................ 342
Using ............................................. 386
Jump-start (engine)
see Jump starting (engine)


Jump starting (engine) ...................... 352K
KEYLESS-GO Convenience closing feature ............ 95
Display message

............................ 274
Locking ............................................ 79
Start/Stop button .......................... 154
Starting the engine ........................ 155
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 154
SmartKey ....................................... 153
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 165
Manual drive program ....................168
Knee bag .............................................. 45L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps


Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 237
Display message ............................ 263
Function/information .................... 216
Lane Tracking package .....................214
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................243
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 63License plate lamp (display
message)
............................................ 255
Light function, active Display message

............................ 256
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 240
Active light function .......................126
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 121
Cornering light function .................126
Driving abroad ............................... 120
Fog lamps ...................................... 122
Hazard warning lamps ................... 125
High beam flasher .......................... 125
High-beam headlamps ...................124
Light switch ................................... 120
Low-beam headlamps .................... 122
Parking lamps ................................ 123
Rear fog lamp ................................ 123
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Standing lamps .............................. 124
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 239
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 239
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........239
Turn signals ................................... 124
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......257
Loading guidelines ............................288
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 86
Emergency locking ........................... 86
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 85
Locking centrally
see Central locking 12
Index

Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle
................................................ 152O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test
............................... 50
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................60
Important safety notes .................... 40
OCS
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 48
System self-test ............................... 50
Odometer
see Trip odometer
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 242
Assistance menu ........................... 236
Audio menu ................................... 233
Convenience submenu .................. 241
Displaying a service message ........ 333
Display messages ..........................246
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 193
Factory settings submenu ............. 242
Important safety notes .................. 226
Instrument cluster submenu ..........238
Lighting submenu .......................... 239
Menu overview .............................. 230
Message memory .......................... 246
Navigation menu ............................ 232
Operation ....................................... 228
RACETIMER ................................... 243
Service menu ................................. 238
Settings menu ............................... 238
Standard display ............................ 230
Telephone menu ............................ 234
Trip menu ...................................... 230
Vehicle submenu ........................... 240
Video DVD operation ..................... 234
Operating system
see On-board computer
Outside temperature display ...........228Overhead control panel
......................36
Override feature Rear side windows

...........................66 P
Paint code number ............................ 405
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ...335
Panic alarm .......................................... 40
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Opening/closing .............................. 98
Opening/closing the roller
sunblind ........................................... 98
Problem (malfunction) ...................100
Resetting ......................................... 99
Panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes

....................96
Parking ............................................... 175
Important safety notes .................. 175
Parking brake ................................ 176
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 115
Rear view camera .......................... 208
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 205
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 249
Notes/function .............................. 176
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 264
Important safety notes .................. 205
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Parking lamps (changing bulbs) ......132
PARKTRONIC Deactivating/activating ................. 204
Driving system ............................... 202
Function/notes ............................. 202
Important safety notes .................. 202
Problem (malfunction) ...................205
Range of the sensors ..................... 202
Warning display ............................. 20314
Index

Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 230
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 232
Trunk
Emergency release .......................... 91
Locking separately ...........................91
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 272
Opening dimensions ...................... 414
Trunk load (maximum) ...................... 414
Turn signals Changing bulbs (front) ................... 132
Display message ............................ 254
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................86
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 85V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........

306
Vehicle Data acquisition ............................... 26
Display message ............................ 271
Equipment ....................................... 22
Individual settings ..........................238
Limited Warranty ............................. 26
Loading .......................................... 373
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 86
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 79
Lowering ........................................ 389
Maintenance .................................... 23
Parking for a long period ................ 177
Pulling away ................................... 156
Raising ........................................... 386
Reporting problems .........................25
Securing from rolling away ............386
Towing away .................................. 354
Transporting .................................. 356
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 86
Unlocking (SmartKey) ......................79
Vehicle data ................................... 414Vehicle data .......................................
414
Vehicle dimensions ...........................414
Vehicle emergency locking ................86
Vehicle identification number see VIN


Vehicle identification plate ..............405
Vehicle level AIRMATIC ...................................... 199
Vehicle level (display message) .......261
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 342
Video Operating the DVD ......................... 234
VIN ...................................................... 405 W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS

................................................ 278
Brakes ........................................... 277
Check Engine ................................. 282
Coolant .......................................... 283
Distance warning ........................... 285
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 285
ESP ®
.............................................. 279
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 279
Fuel tank ........................................ 282
Overview .................................. 32, 275
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 48
Reserve fuel ................................... 282
Seat belt ........................................ 276
SPORT handling mode ................... 280
SRS ................................................ 281
Tire pressure monitor .................... 286
Warranty ............................................ 405
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 273
Wheel bolt tightening torque ...........389
Wheel chock ...................................... 386
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 384
Checking ........................................ 363
Cleaning ......................................... 336
Cleaning (warning) .........................385
Emergency spare wheel ................. 398
Important safety notes .................. 362
Interchanging/changing ................384
Mounting a new wheel ................... 38820
Index

Cockpit
Function Page
:
Steering wheel paddle
shifters
166
;
Cruise control lever 184
=
Instrument cluster 31
?
Horn
A
DIRECT SELECT lever 162
B
PARKTRONIC warning
display
202
C
Overhead control panel 36
D
Climate control systems 138
E
Ignition lock 153
Start/Stop button
154 Function Page
F
Adjusting the steering
wheel electrically
111
Steering wheel heating 112
G
Combination switch 124
H
Parking brake 176
I
Diagnostics connection 25
J
Opening the hood 328
K
Releasing the parking brake 176
L
Light switch 120
M
Night View Assist Plus 21130
CockpitAt a glance