Tempera MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN 2015 W212 Owner's Manual
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Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps .................. .135
Turn signals (front) ......................... 136
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 67
Rear doors ....................................... 68
Children
Restraint systems ............................ 63
Special seat belt retractor .............. .63
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 67
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 64
On the front-passenger seat ............ 66
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 67
Top Tether ...................................... .65
Cigarette lighter ................................ 313
Cleaning Mirror turn signal .......................... .339
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 145
Controlling automatically .............. .148
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 147
Defrosting the windows ................. 151
Defrosting the windshield .............. 150
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 143
Important safety notes .................. 142
Indicator lamp ................................ 148
Information about using auto-
matic climate control ..................... 146
Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control .............. 144
Maximum cooling .......................... 151
Overview of systems ..................... .142
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 148
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 152
Rear control panel ......................... 145
Refrigerant ..................................... 418
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 419
Setting the air distribution ............. 149
Setting the airflow ......................... 150
Setting the air vents ..................... .153
Setting the climate mode .............. .148 Setting the temperature ................ 149
Setting the temperature with 3-
zone automatic climate control ..... 149
Setting the temperature with dual- zone automatic climate control ..... 149
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 152
Switching on/off ........................... 146
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 152
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 151
Switching the ZONE function on/
off ................................................. .150
Climate control system
Automatic engine start .................. 162
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 162
Deactivating/activating ................. 162
Important safety notes .................. 161
Introduction ................................... 161
Coat hooks ......................................... 303
Cockpit Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 405
see Emergency spare wheel
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS
Activating/deactivating ................. 242
Display message ............................ 255
Operation/notes .............................. 72
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 341
Combination switch .......................... 130
Combined cargo cover and net ........301
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 235
Convenience box ............................... 303
Convenience closing feature ............ 101
Convenience opening feature .......... 100
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 333
Display message ............................ 264
Filling capacity ............................... 418
Important safety notes .................. 417 Index
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Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 247
Temperature gauge ........................ 232
Warning lamp ................................. 287
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 30
Cornering light function Display message ............................2 61
Function/notes ............................ .131
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 134
Cruise control Activation conditions ..................... 187
Cruise control lever ....................... 187
Deactivating ................................... 189
Display message ............................ 273
Driving system ............................... 187
Function/notes ............................ .187
Important safety notes .................. 187
Setting a speed .............................. 188
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 188
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 309
Folding bench seat ........................ 310
Important safety notes .................. 309
Rear compartment ......................... 310
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 28
Customer Relations Department ....... 28D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 263
Function/notes ............................ .129
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 244
Declarations of conformity ................. 27
DEF Adding .......................................... .177
Display message ............................ 267 Filling capacity ............................... 415
Important safety notes .................. 415
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 245
Interior lighting .............................. 245
Diagnostics connection ......................27
Diesel .................................................. 413
Digital speedometer .........................236
DIRECT SELECT lever Automatic transmission ................. 166
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 334
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 251
Driving systems ............................ .268
Engine ............................................ 264
General notes ................................ 251
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 251
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 278
Lights ............................................. 261
Safety systems .............................. 252
SmartKey ....................................... 278
Tires ............................................... 274
Vehicle .......................................... .276
Distance recorder .............................235
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 289
Distance warning function Function/notes ................................ 72
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 191
Activation conditions ..................... 191
Deactivating ................................... 196
Display message ............................ 271
Displays in the multifunction dis-
pla y................................................ 195
Function/note s............................. 189
Important safety notes .................. 190
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 194
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 246
Automatic locking (switch) ............... 90
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 84
Control panel ................................... 40
Display message ............................ 277 8
Index
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EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system
........................ 304
EASY-PACK folding floor Important safety notes .................. 306
EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor
Opening and closing ...................... 306
EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Components and storage .............. 304
Inserting the brackets into the
loading rail .................................... .305
EASY-PACK rear sill protector .......... 307
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 303
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 254
Function/notes ................................ 78
ECO display
Function/notes ............................ .182
On-board computer ....................... 236
ECO start/stop function
General information ....................... 161
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 61
Emergency release
Driver's door ................................... .91
Fuel filler fla p................................. 175
Trunk ............................................... 98
Vehicle ............................................. 91
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 404
Important safety notes .................. 404
Removing ....................................... 404
Storage location ............................ 404
Stowing .......................................... 405
Technical data ............................... 407
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 57
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate ............................................ 98
Emissions control
Service and warranty information .... 24 Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 286
Display message ............................ 264
ECO start/stop function ................ 161
Engine number ............................... 411
Irregular running ............................ 164
Jump-starting ................................. 353
Starting problems .......................... 164
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 160
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 160
Switching off .................................. 180
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 358
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 164
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 332
Additives ........................................ 416
Checking the oil level ..................... 331
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 332
Display message ............................ 266
Filling capacity ............................... 416
Notes about oil grade s................... 415
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 331
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 247
Viscosity ........................................ 416
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 248
Characteristics ................................. 75
Deactivating/activating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 76
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 241
Deactivating/activating (notes;
except AMG vehicles) ...................... 76
Display message ............................ 252
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 75
Function/note s................................ 74
General notes .................................. 74
Important safety information ........... 75
Warning lamp ................................. 283
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 75
Exhaust check ................................... 18210
Index
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O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation ......................................... 52
System self-test ...............................54
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent .................................................61
Children in the vehicle .................... .62
Important safety notes .................... 43
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 68
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 60
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 52
Faults ............................................... 56
Operation .........................................52
System self-test ............................... 54
Odometer ........................................... 235
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 247
Assistance menu ........................... 240
Audio menu ................................... 238
Convenience submenu .................. 246
Displaying a service message ........ 335
Display messages .......................... 251
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 195
Factory settings submenu ............. 247
Important safety notes .................. 232
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 243
Lighting submenu .......................... 244
Menu overview .............................. 235
Message memory .......................... 251
Navigation menu ............................ 237
Operation ....................................... 233
RACETIMER ................................... 248
Service menu ................................. 243
Settings menu ............................... 243
Standard display ............................ 235
Telephone menu ............................ 239
Trip menu ...................................... 235
Vehicle submenu ........................... 246
Video DVD operation ..................... 239 Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Important safety notes .................... 26
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Vehicle equipment ........................... 24
Outside temperature display ........... 233
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature Rear side window s........................... 68 P
Paint code number ............................ 410
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 338
Panic alarm .......................................... 42
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................. 103
Opening/closing ............................ 105
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ............................................... 106
Problem (malfunction) ................... 108
Resetting ....................................... 106
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 179
Parking brake ................................ 180
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 124
Rear view camera .......................... 214
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Active Parking Assist ..................... 209
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking assistance
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 254
Notes/function .............................. 180
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Parking lamps
Switching on/of f........................... 130
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 208
Driving system ............................... 206 Index
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Function/notes ............................. 206
Important safety notes .................. 206
Problem (malfunction) ................... 209
Range of the sensors ..................... 206
Warning display ............................. 207
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Indicator lamp .................................. 43
Problems (malfunction) .................. 260
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 68
Plastic hooks ..................................... 300
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 341
Power washers .................................. 337
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display messag e............................ 255
Operation ......................................... 60
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating ................. 241
Display message ............................ 256
Function/note s................................ 78
Important safety notes .................... 78
Warning lamp ................................. 289
PRE-SAFE ®
PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) Operation ......................................... 61
Program selector button .................. 169
Protection against theft ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 81
Immobilizer ...................................... 80
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 23
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 160
General notes ................................ 160 Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 27R
RACE START (AMG vehicles) ............. 201
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 248
Radiator cover ................................... 331 Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 238
see separate operating instructions
Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 27
Reading lamp ..................................... 133
Rear compartment Setting the airflow ......................... 150
Setting the air vents ...................... 154
Setting the temperature ................ 149
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 262
Switching on/of f........................... 130
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 277
Folding the backrest forwards/
back ............................................... 297
Rear sill protector ............................. 307
Rear view camera Cleaning instructions ..................... 340
Function/note s............................. 214
Switching on/of f........................... 214
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 122
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 124
Rear window blind ............................ 312
Rear window defroster Problem (malfunction) ................... 152
Switching on/of f........................... 151
Rear window wiper
Replacing the wiper blad e.............. 138
Switching on/of f........................... 137
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 418
Refueling
Fuel gaug e....................................... 33
Important safety notes .................. 173
Refueling process .......................... 174
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener ....................... 324
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 325 16
Index
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Steering wheel paddle shifters
........ 170
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ...................248
Stowage areas ................................... 292
Stowage compartments Armrest (under) ............................ .294
Center console .............................. 294
Cup holders ................................... 309
Eyeglasses compartment .............. .293
Glove box ....................................... 293
Important safety information ......... 293
Rear ............................................... 295
Stowage net ................................... 295
Under driver's seat/front-
passenger sea t.............................. 294
Stowage net ....................................... 295
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 306
Summer tires ..................................... 364
Sun visor ............................................ 311
Surround lighting (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 245
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 203
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 204
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 248
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 152 T
Tachometer ........................................ 232
Tailgate Display message ............................ 277
Emergency unlocking ....................... 98
Important safety notes .................... 91
Limiting the opening angle ............... 97
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 96
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 93
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 93
Opening dimensions ...................... 419
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 262
Tank
see Fuel tank Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 411
Emergency spare wheel ................. 407
Information .................................... 410
Tires/wheels ................................. 389
Vehicle data ................................... 419
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 320
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 320
Downloading routes ....................... 323
Emergency call .............................. 317
General notes ................................ 316
Geo fencing ................................... 324
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 322
MB info call button ........................ 319
Remote vehicle locking .................. 322
Roadside Assistance button .......... 318
Search & Send ............................... 321
Self-test ......................................... 317
Speed alert .................................... 324
System .......................................... 317
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 324
Vehicle remote malfunction diag-
nosis .............................................. 323
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 321
Telephone
Accepting a cal l............................. 239
Display message ............................ 278
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 239
Number from the phone book ........ 240
Redialing ........................................ 240
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 239
Telescopic rod (EASY-PACK load-
securing kit) ....................................... 305
Temperature Coolant .......................................... 232
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 247
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 247
Outside temperature ...................... 233
Setting (climate control )................ 149
Through-loading feature ................... 297
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 248
TIREFIT kit .......................................... 346 Index
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Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 369
Checking manuall y........................ 369
Display message ............................ 274
Important safety notes .................. 369
Maximum ....................................... 368
Notes ............................................. 367
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 348
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 348
Recommended ............................... 366
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 371
Function/note s............................. 369
General notes ................................ 369
Important safety notes .................. 369
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 372
Restarting ...................................... 371
Warning lamp ................................. 290
Warning message .......................... 371
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 383
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 382
Bar (definition) ............................... 381
Changing a whee l.......................... 384
Characteristics .............................. 381
Checking ........................................ 363
Curb weight (definition) ................. 383
Definition of terms ......................... 381
Direction of rotation ...................... 384
Display message ............................ 274
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 384
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 381
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 382
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 382
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 382
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 382
Important safety notes .................. 362
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 382 Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 382
Labeling (overview) ........................ 378
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 383
Load index ..................................... 380
Load index (definition) ................... 382
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 382
Maximum load on a tire (defini-
tion) ............................................... 383
Maximum permissible tire pres-
sure (definition) ............................. 383
Maximum tire load ......................... 380
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 383
MOExtended tire s.......................... 364
Optional equipment weight (defi-
nition) ............................................ 383
PSI (pounds per square inch) (def-
inition) ........................................... 383
Replacing ....................................... 384
Service life ..................................... 364
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 383
Speed rating (definition) ................ 382
Storing ........................................... 384
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 381
Temperature .................................. 377
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 383
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 383
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) ..................... 383
Total load limit (definition) ............. 384
Traction ......................................... 377
Traction (definition) ....................... 383
Tread wear ..................................... 377
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 376
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 382
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 383
Wheel and tire combination ........... 391
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 382
see Flat tire 20
Index
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Instrument cluster
Displays
Function Page
0043
Fuel level and fuel filler flap
location indicator 00B6 0044
Coolant temperature 232
0087
Speedometer with seg-
ments
233 Function Page
0085
Multifunction display with
outside temperature dis-
play
234
0083
Tachometer 232
Fuel filler flap location indicator
00B6: the fuel
filler cap is on the right-hand side.
i Adjust the instrument cluster lighting
using the on-board computer
(Y page 244). Instrument cluster
33At a glance
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X
Press release button 0043and push the head
restraints all the way in.
X Fold backrest 0044of the folding bench seat
into its original position until it engages. Switching the seat heating on/off
Switching on/off G
WARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating can
cause the seat cushion and backrest pads to
become very hot. The health of persons with
limited temperature sensitivity or a limited
ability to react to excessively high tempera-
tures may be affected or they may even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly. Driver's and front-passenger seat
Canada only: rear seat
The three red indicator lamps in the button
indicate the heating level you have selected. Driver's and front-passenger seat:
the sys-
tem automatically switches down from level 3
to level 2after approximately eight minutes.
Rear seat: the system automatically
switches down from level 3to level 2after
approximately five minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 157).
X To switch on: press button0043repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0043repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. Seats
117Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z
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Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock (Y page 157).
X To switch on/off: turn the lever in the
direction of arrow 0043or0044.
Indicator lamp 0087lights up or goes out.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock,
the steering wheel heating is deactivated.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch
off the ignition and open the driver's door, the steering wheel heating is deactivated.
i The steering wheel heating may switch off
temporarily if:
R the temperature in the vehicle interior is
above 86 ‡ (30 †)
R the temperature of the steering wheel is
above 95 ‡ (35 †).
Indicator lamp 0087remains on. 120
Steering wheelSeats, steering wheel and mirrors