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WARNING
Warning notes make you aware of dangers
which could pose a threat to your health or
life, or to the health and life of others. H
Environmental note
Environmental notes provide you with infor-
mation on environmentally aware actions or
disposal.
! Notes on material damage alert you to
dangers that could lead to damage to your
vehicle.
i Practical tips or further information that
could be helpful to you. X
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that must be followed.
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sion indicate an instruction with sev-
eral steps.
(Y
page) This symbol tells you where you can
find more information about a topic.
YY This symbol indicates a warning or an
instruction that is continued on the
next page.
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play play This font indicates a display in the
multifunction display/COMAND dis-
play.
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As at 04.12.2013

Display message ............................ 270
Notes/functio n.............................. 220
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 415
BlueTEC ®
Adding DEF .................................... 177
Box (trunk) ......................................... 303
Brake Assist see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 254
Notes ............................................. 416
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 262
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 73
BAS .................................................. 70
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 70
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 416
Display message ............................ 252
High-performance brake system .... 185
HOLD function ............................... 200
Important safety notes .................. 183
Maintenance .................................. 184
Parking brake ................................ 180
Riding tips ...................................... 183
Warning lamp ................................. 281
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 33
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C
California Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 25
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle Care
360° camera ................................. 340
Carpets .......................................... 342
Car wash ........................................ 336
Display ........................................... 341
Exhaust pipe .................................. 340
Exterior lights ................................ 339
Gear or selector lever .................... 341
Interior ........................................... 341
Matte finish ................................... 338
Note s............................................. 335
Paint .............................................. 338
Plastic trim .................................... 341
Power washer ................................ 337
Rear view camera .......................... 340
Roof lining ...................................... 342
Seat belt ........................................ 342
Seat cove r..................................... 341
Sensors ......................................... 340
Steering wheel ............................... 341
Trim pieces .................................... 341
Washing by hand ........................... 337
Wheels ........................................... 338
Windows ........................................ 339
Wiper blades .................................. 339
Wooden trim .................................. 341
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 300
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 298
Cargo compartment floor ................. 306
Cargo net Attaching ....................................... 302
Important safety information ......... 302
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 300
Car key see SmartKey
CD player/CD changer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 238
Center console Lower section .................................. 37
Lower section (AMG vehicles) .......... 38
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-puter) ............................................. 246
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey )........ 84 6
Index

Problems with the seat heating
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions The seat heating has
switched off prema-
turely or cannot be
switched on. The on-board voltage is too low because too many electrical con-
sumers are switched on.
X Switch off electrical consumers that you do not need, such as
the rear window defroster or interior lighting.
Once the battery is sufficiently charged, the seat heating will
switch back on automatically. Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Switching on/off Driver's and front-passenger seat
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have selec-
ted.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 157).
X To switch on: press button0043repeatedly
until the desired ventilation 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
ventilation may switch off.
i You can open the side windows and the
sliding sunroof using the "Convenience
opening" feature (Y page 100). The seat
ventilation of the driver's seat automati-
cally switches to the highest level. 118
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Rear fog lamp
The rear fog lamp improves visibility of your
vehicle for the traffic behind in the event of
thick fog. Please take note of the country-
specific regulations for the use of rear fog
lamps.
X To switch on the rear fog lamps: turn the
SmartKey in the ignition lock to position 2
or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058or0058.
X Press the 005Ebutton.
The yellow 005Eindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up.
X To switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
005E button.
The yellow 005Eindicator lamp in the
instrument cluster goes out.
Parking lamps ! If the battery has been excessively dis-
charged, the parking lamps or standing
lamps are automatically switched off to
enable the next engine start. Always park
your vehicle safely and sufficiently lit
according to legal standards. Avoid the
continuous use of the 0060parking lamps
for several hours. If possible, switch on the
0064 right or the 0063left standing lamp.
X To switch on: turn the light switch to 0060.
The green 0060indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
Standing lamps
Switching on the standing lamps ensures the
corresponding side of the vehicle is illumina-
ted.
X To switch on the standing lamps: the
SmartKey is not in the ignition lock or it is in position 0.
X Turn the light switch to 0063(left-hand side
of the vehicle) or 0064(right-hand side of
the vehicle). Combination switch
Turn signal 0043
High-beam headlamps
0044 Turn signal, right
0087 High-beam flasher
0085 Turn signal, left
X To indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow 0044or0085.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.
X To indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow 0044or0085.
High-beam headlamps X
To switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the SmartKey in the ignition lock to
position 2or start the engine.
X Turn the light switch to 0058or0058.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow 0043.
In the 0058position, the high-beam head-
lamps are only switched on when it is dark
and the engine is running.
The blue 0057indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster lights up when the high-beam headlamps are switched on.
X To switch off the high-beam head-
lamps: move the combination switch back
to its normal position.
The blue 0057indicator lamp in the instru-
ment cluster goes out. 130
Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

Problems with fuel and the fuel tank
This section provides descriptions of and solutions to safety-relevant problems. Descriptions
of and solutions to further problems can be found in the Digital Operator's Manual. Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
0050
0050Solutions Fuel is leaking from the
vehicle. The fuel line or the fuel tank is faulty.
G WARNING
Risk of explosion or fire. X Turn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition lock and remove
it immediately (Y page 157).
X Do not restart the engine under any circumstances.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. DEF (BlueTEC vehicles only)
Important notes on use To function properly, BlueTEC exhaust gas
aftertreatment must be operated with the
reducing agent DEF. Adding DEF is one of the
tasks performed during maintenance. Under
normal operating conditions, a tank of DEF
lasts until the next service due date.
When the supply of DEF is almost used up, the
Check
Check Additive Additive See
SeeOperator's
Operator's Manual
Manual
message is shown in the multifunction dis-
play.
When the DEF supply drops to a minimum, the
Remaining Starts: 16
Remaining Starts: 16 message is shown
in the multifunction display.
If the Remaining Starts: 16 Remaining Starts: 16 message
appears in the multifunction display, you can start the engine another 16 times. If DEF is
not refilled, you will subsequently be unable
to start the engine.
X Add at least 1 gal (3.8 l)of DEF.
X Switch on the ignition for at least 60 sec-
onds.
X Start the engine.
i Have the DEF tank refilled at a qualified
specialist workshop. Use the special DEF refill bottle when adding
DEF between maintenance intervals. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center with
any questions or, if necessary, contact Road-
side Assistance (Y page 25).
If the outside temperature is below 12 ‡
(00F811 †) it may be difficult to top up. If DEF is frozen and there is an active warning indica-
tor, it may not be possible to add DEF. Park
the vehicle in a warmer place, e.g. in a garage,
until DEF has become fluid again. It will then
be possible to add DEF again. Alternatively,
have the DEF tank refilled at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Further information about BlueTEC exhaust
gas aftertreatment and DEF is available at any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Important safety notes on the refilling
procedure DEF is a water-soluble fluid for the exhaust
gas aftertreatment of diesel engines. It is:
R not poisonous
R colorless and odorless
R not flammable
When you open the DEF container, small
amounts of ammonia vapor may be released.
Ammonia vapors have a pungent odor and are particularly irritating to the skin, to mucous Refueling
177Driving and parking Z

membranes and to the eyes. You may expe-
rience a burning sensation in your eyes, nose
and throat. Coughing and watering of the
eyes are possible.
Do not inhale ammonia vapors. Fill the DEF
tank only in well-ventilated areas.
DEF must not come into contact with your
skin, eyes or clothing and must not be swal-
lowed. Keep DEF away from children.
If you or other persons come into contact with DEF, observe the following:
R Rinse DEF from your skin immediately with
soap and water.
R If DEF comes into contact with your eyes,
immediately rinse them thoroughly with
clean water. Seek medical assistance with- out delay.
R If DEF has been swallowed, rinse your
mouth out immediately. Drink plenty of
water. Seek medical assistance without
delay.
R Change out of clothing contaminated with
DEF immediately.
! Only use DEF in accordance with
ISO 22241. Do not mix any additives with
DEF, and do not dilute DEF with water. This
may destroy the BlueTEC exhaust gas after-
treatment system.
! Rinse surfaces that have come into con-
tact with DEF immediately with water or
remove DEF using a damp cloth and cold
water. If the DEF has already crystallized,
use a sponge and cold water to clean it. DEF residues crystallize after time and contam-inate the affected surfaces.
! DEF is not a fuel additive and must not be
added to the fuel tank. If DEF is added to
the fuel tank, this can lead to engine dam-
age.
! Only screw on the DEF refill bottle hand-
tight. It could otherwise be damaged.
The DEF filler neck is under the trunk floor. X
Switch the ignition off.
X Open the trunk.
X Lift up the trunk floor (Y page 306). X
Turn DEF cap 0043counter-clockwise and
remove it. X
Turn DEF filler cap 0044counter-clockwise
and open it.
Filler cap 0044is secured with a plastic strip. 178
RefuelingDriving and parking

If track information is stored on the audio
device or medium, the multifunction display
will show the number and title of the track.
Video DVD operation X
Switch on COMAND and select video DVD
(see the separate operating instructions).
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Audio Audiomenu.
X To select the next/previous scene:
briefly press the 0063or0064 button.
X To select a scene from the scene list
(rapid scrolling): press and hold the 0063
or 0064 button until desired scene 0043has
been reached. Telephone menu
Introduction G
WARNING
If you operate information systems and com-
munication equipment integrated in the vehi- cle while driving, you will be distracted from
traffic conditions. You could also lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk of an accident.
Only operate the equipment when the traffic
situation permits. If you are not sure that this
is possible, park the vehicle paying attention
to traffic conditions and operate the equip-
ment when the vehicle is stationary.
When telephoning, you must observe the
legal requirements for the country in which
you are currently driving. X
Switch on the mobile phone (see the man-
ufacturer’s operating instructions).
X Switch on COMAND (see the separate
operating instructions).
X Establish a Bluetooth ®
connection to
COMAND, see the separate operating
instructions.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Tel
Tel menu.
You will see one of the following display mes- sages in the multifunction display:
R Phone READY Phone READY or the name of the network
provider: the mobile phone has found a
network and is ready to receive.
R Phone No Service Phone No Service: there is no network
available or the mobile phone is searching
for a network.
Accepting a call X
Press the 0061button on the steering
wheel to accept an incoming call.
If someone calls you when you are in the Tel Tel
menu, a display message appears in the mul- tifunction display.
You can accept a call even if you are not in the
Tel Tel menu.
Rejecting or ending a call X
Press the 0076button on the steering
wheel.
You can end or reject a call even if you are not
in the Tel
Telmenu. Menus and submenus
239On-board computer and displays Z

Switching the fold-in mirrors when lock-
ing feature on/off
This function is only available on vehicles with
the memory function (Y page 125).
This function is only available on vehicles with
the memory function (Y page 125).
This function is only available in Canada.
When you switch on the Auto. fold in
Auto. fold in
function, the exterior mirrors are folded in
when the vehicle is locked. If you unlock the
vehicle and then open a door, the exterior
mirrors fold out again.
X Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett. Sett.menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Convenience
Convenience submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Auto. fold in
Auto. fold in function.
If the Auto.
Auto. fold
foldin
infunction is switched
on, the vehicle's exterior mirror is displayed
in orange in the multifunction display.
X Press the 0076button to save the setting. If you have switched on the
Auto. Mirror
Auto. Mirror
Folding
Folding function and you fold in the exterior
mirrors by pressing button 0043, the exterior
mirrors will not fold out automatically
(Y page 123).
You can then only fold out the exterior mirrors using button 0043. Restoring the factory settings X
Press the 0059or0065 button on the steer-
ing wheel to select the Sett.
Sett.menu.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select the
Factory Setting
Factory Setting submenu.
X Press 0076to confirm.
The Reset All Settings?
Reset All Settings? message
appears.
X Press the 0064or0063 button to select No
No
or Yes
Yes.
X Press 0076to confirm the selection.
If you select Yes
Yes, the multifunction display
shows a confirmation message.
For safety reasons, the Day Lights
Day Lightsfunction
in the Lights
Lights submenu is only reset if the
vehicle is stationary. AMG menu in AMG vehicles
AMG displays 0043
Digital speedometer
0044 Gear indicator
0087 Upshift indicator
0085 Engine oil temperature
0083 Coolant temperature
0084 Status indicator for ECO start/stop func-
tion (Y page 161)
X Press 0059or0065 on the steering wheel
to select the AMG
AMGmenu.
Upshift indicator UP
UP0087 indicates that the
engine has reached the overrevving range
when in the manual gearshift program.
Upshift indicator UP UP0087 fades out other mes-
sages until you have shifted up.
If the engine oil temperature is below 176 ‡
(80 †) the oil temperature is shown in blue. Menus and submenus
247On-board computer and displays Z

Tires
E 250 BlueTEC Summer tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/4
0 R18 97 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
FA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL
RA: 265/35 R18 97 Y XL 2 FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)
All-weather tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
BA: 245/45 R17 95 H XL M+S
3 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
BA: 245/45 R17 95 H XL M+S
3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
FA: 245/40 R18 97 V XL M+S
RA: 265/40 R18 97 V XL M+S FA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm)
RA: 9.0 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 2.13 in (54 mm)
2
Use of snow chains not permitted. Observe the notes in the "Snow chains" section.
3 Available as MOExtended tires. Wheel and tire combinations
391Wheels and tires Z

Winter tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
004D3 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S
004D3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 H XL M+S004D BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) E 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC
Summer tires
R18
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/40 R18 97 Y XL BA: 8.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) All-weather tires
R17
Tires Alloy wheels
BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) BA: 245/45 R17 95 H XL M+S
3 BA: 8.0 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) BA: 245/45 R17 99 H XL M+S BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) BA: 245/45 R17 95 H XL M+S
3 BA: 8.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset: 1.89 in (48 mm) 3
Available as MOExtended tires. 392
Wheel and tire combinationsWheels and tires