Wheel 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
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1, 2, 3 ...
115 V socket ......................................
310
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 202
4MATIC off-road system ................... 202A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) Display message

............................ 247
Function/notes ................................ 67
Important safety notes .................... 67
Warning lamp ................................. 278
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 143
Active Blind Spot Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 237
Display message ............................ 264
Function/information .................... 218
Active Driving Assistance package . 218
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 237
Display message ............................ 263
Function/information .................... 222
Active light function .........................126
Active multicontour seat ..................107
Active Service System see ASSYST PLUS
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 72
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Display message ............................ 257
Function/notes ............................. 126
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Additives (engine oil) ........................411
Air bags Display message ............................ 253
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 43Knee bag .......................................... 45
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp
.................................. 48
Pelvis air bag

................................... 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 42
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag ....................47
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air filter (display message) ..............260
AIRMATIC Display message ............................ 261
Function/notes ............................. 199
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 149
Important safety notes .................. 148
Rear ............................................... 149
Setting ........................................... 148
Setting the center air vents ...........148
Setting the side air vents ............... 148
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 200
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 308
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 236
ASSYST PLUS Displaying a service message ........ 333
Hiding a service message .............. 333
Notes ............................................. 332
Resetting the service interval
display ........................................... 333
Service message ............................ 332
Special service requirements ......... 333
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 75
Function ........................................... 75
Switching off the alarm .................... 754
Index

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

Overview of systems
......................138
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification
............................ 143
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 147
Rear control panel .........................141
Setting the air distribution .............145
Setting the airflow ......................... 145
Setting the air vents ......................148
Setting the climate mode ............... 144
Setting the temperature ................ 144
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 147
Switching on/off ........................... 142
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 147
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 147
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 145
Coat hooks ......................................... 298
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 30
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 400
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 338
Combination switch ..........................124
Combined cargo cover and net ........297
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 324
Calling up ....................................... 323
Setting ........................................... 324
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231
Convenience box ............................... 299
Convenience closing feature ..............94
Convenience opening feature ............94
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 331
Display message ............................ 258
Filling capacity ............................... 413
Important safety notes .................. 412
Temperature (on-board computer) . 242 Temperature gauge ........................ 227
Warning lamp .................................
283
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes ............................. 126
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 129
Cruise control Activation conditions .....................184
Cruise control lever .......................184
Deactivating ................................... 185
Display message ............................ 267
Driving system ............................... 183
Function/notes ............................. 183
Important safety notes .................. 183
Setting a speed .............................. 185
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 184
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 305
Important safety notes .................. 305
Rear compartment ......................... 305
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...25
Customer Relations Department .......25 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster


Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 256
Function/notes ............................. 121
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 239
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
DEF
Adding ........................................... 173
Display message ............................ 261
Filling capacity ............................... 410
Notes ............................................. 410 Index
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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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Locking verification signal (on-
board computer)
............................... 240
Low-beam headlamps Changing bulbs
.............................. 131
Display message ............................ 254
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 120
Switching on/off ........................... 122
Luggage holder (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 301
Lumbar support Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 108
Luxury head restraints .....................105M
M+S tires ............................................ 364
Malfunction message see Display messages


Massage function (PULSE) ...............107
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 336
mbrace Call priority .................................... 315
Display message ............................ 249
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 316
Downloading routes .......................319
Emergency call .............................. 312
Geo fencing ................................... 319
Important safety notes .................. 311
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 318
MB info call button ........................ 315
Remote vehicle locking .................. 317
Roadside Assistance button .......... 314
Search & Send ............................... 316
Self-test ......................................... 312
Speed alert .................................... 319
System .......................................... 312
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 320
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis ....................................... 318
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 317
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 86
Unlocking the driver's door ..............86Memory card (audio) .........................
234
Memory function ............................... 116
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 246
Messages see Display messages


Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 234
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 80
MOExtended tires .............................. 344
Mounting wheels Lowering the vehicle ......................389
Mounting a new wheel ................... 388
Raising the vehicle ......................... 386
Removing a wheel ..........................388
Securing the vehicle against
rolling away ................................... 386
MP3
Operation ....................................... 234
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 230
Permanent display ......................... 238
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 228
Overview .......................................... 33 N
Navigation Menu (on-board computer) ............ 232
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting after being triggered ........ 53
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Operation ......................................... 53
Resetting after being triggered ........ 54
Night View Assist Plus
Activating/deactivating

.................212
Cleaning ......................................... 338
Function/notes ............................. 211
Problem (malfunction) ...................214 Index
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Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................96
Opening/closing .............................. 97
Problem (malfunction) ...................100
Resetting ......................................... 97
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 81
Changing the programming ............. 80
Checking the battery ....................... 81
Convenience closing feature ............ 94
Convenience opening feature .......... 94
Display message ............................ 274
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 79
Important safety notes .................... 78
Loss ................................................. 83
Mechanical key ................................ 80
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 153
Problem (malfunction) .....................83
Starting the engine ........................ 155
Snow chains ...................................... 365
Sockets Center console .............................. 310
General notes ................................ 309
Luggage compartment ................... 310
Rear compartment ......................... 310
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 400
Specialist workshop ............................ 25
Special seat belt retractor .................. 63
Speed, controlling see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 231
In the Instrument cluster ......... 31, 227
Segments ...................................... 228
Selecting the unit of
measurement ................................ 238
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 70
Warning lamp ................................. 280
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 250
Introduction ..................................... 41Warning lamp ................................. 281
Warning lamp (function) ...................
41
Standing lamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 132
Display message ............................ 256
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Starting (engine) ................................ 155
Steering (display message) ..............273
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................112
Button overview ............................... 33
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 228
Cleaning ......................................... 339
Important safety notes .................. 111
Paddle shifters ............................... 166
Steering wheel heating .................. 112
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 116
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ...................112
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........166
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 243
Stowage areas ................................... 288
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................. 290
Center console .............................. 289
Cup holders ................................... 305
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 289
Glove box ....................................... 289
Important safety information ......... 288
Rear ............................................... 290
Stowage net ................................... 291
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger seat .............................. 290
Stowage net ....................................... 291
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 301
Summer tires ..................................... 364
Sun visor ............................................ 306
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 239 Index
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Suspension tuning
AIRMATIC ...................................... 200
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 200
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 243
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 147
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............75T
Tachometer ........................................ 228
Tailgate Display message
............................ 272
Emergency unlocking .......................92
Important safety notes .................... 87
Limiting the opening angle ............... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 89
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 88
Opening dimensions ...................... 414
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 255
Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 31, 227
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel ................. 402
Information .................................... 404
Tires/wheels ................................. 389
Vehicle data ................................... 414
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 315
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 316
Downloading routes .......................319
Emergency call .............................. 312
Geo fencing ................................... 319
Important safety notes .................. 311
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 318
MB info call button ........................ 315
Remote vehicle locking .................. 317
Roadside Assistance button .......... 314
Search & Send ............................... 316
Self-test ......................................... 312
Speed alert .................................... 319
System .......................................... 312Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 320
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 318
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 317
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 235
Display message

............................ 273
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 234
Number from the phone book ........ 235
Redialing ........................................ 235
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 235
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 301
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 227
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 242
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 242
Outside temperature ...................... 228
Setting (climate control) ................ 144
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........75
Immobilizer ...................................... 74
Through-loading ................................ 293
Through-loading feature ...................293
Time see Separate Operator's Manual
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................243
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 345
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 370
Checking manually ........................369
Display message ............................ 268
Maximum ....................................... 368
Notes ............................................. 367
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 347
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 347
Recommended ............................... 366
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 369
Restarting ...................................... 370
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 372
Warning message .......................... 372
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 370
Restarting ...................................... 373
Warning lamp ................................. 286 18
Index

Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 383
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 382
Bar (definition) ............................... 382
Changing a wheel
.......................... 384
Characteristics .............................. 382
Checking ........................................ 363
Definition of terms ......................... 382
Direction of rotation ......................385
Display message ............................ 268
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 384
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 381
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 382
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 382
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 383
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................383
Important safety notes .................. 362
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 382
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 383
Labeling (overview) ........................ 378
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 384
Load index ..................................... 381
Load index (definition) ...................383
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 383
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 383
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 383
Maximum tire load ......................... 381
Maximum tire load (definition) .......383
MOExtended tires .......................... 364
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 384
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 383
Replacing ....................................... 384
Service life ..................................... 364
Sidewall (definition) .......................384
Speed rating (definition) ................ 383Storing
........................................... 385
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 382
Temperature .................................. 378
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 384
Tire bead (definition)
...................... 384
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 383
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 382
Tire size (data) ............................... 389
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 378
Tire tread ....................................... 363
Tire tread (definition) .....................384
Total load limit (definition) ............. 384
Traction ......................................... 377
Traction (definition) ....................... 384
Tread wear ..................................... 377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 382
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 383
Wear indicator (definition) .............384
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 382
see Flat tire
Top Tether ............................................ 64
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........354
Installing the towing eye ................ 355
Removing the towing eye ...............355
With the rear axle raised ................ 355
Towing away
With both axles on the ground ....... 356
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............ 357
Important safety notes .................. 354
Transfer case ..................................... 169
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transmission position display .........162
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ......................162
Transporting the vehicle .................. 356
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 339
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 231 Index
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