spare tire MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN 2015 W212 Owner's Manual

Exhaust pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions)
.................................................. 340
Exterior lighting Setting options .............................. 128
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ...................................... .122
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 124
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 123
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 123
Folding in when locking (on-board computer) ...................................... 247
Out of position (troubleshooting) ... 123
Setting ........................................... 123
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 125
Storing the parking position .......... 124
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 293F
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Flat tire
MOExtended tire s.......................... 345
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 345
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 346
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 327
Folding bench seat (cargo com-
partment) ........................................... 115
Fuel Additives ........................................ 413
Consumption statistics .................. 235
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 236
Displaying the range ...................... 236
Driving tip s.................................... 182
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 414
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Grade (gasoline )............................ 412
Important safety notes .................. 412
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 412
Problem (malfunction) ................... 177
Quality (diesel )............................... 413
Refueling ........................................ 173
Tank content/reserve fue l............. 412 Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 175
Opening ......................................... 175
Fuel filter (display message) ............ 267
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 236
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 412
Problem (malfunction) ................... 177
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 344
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 358
Before changing ............................. 358
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 359
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 358
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 359
Important safety notes .................. 358 G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory ..................... 327
General notes ................................ 324
Important safety notes .................. 325
Opening/closing the garage doo r..3 27
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 325
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ................................................. .247
Genuine parts ...................................... 23
Glove box .......................................... .293 H
Handbrake see Parking brake
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 94
Hazard warning lamps ......................131
Head bags Display message ............................ 258
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 133
see Automatic headlamp mode Index
11

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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Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 282
Brakes .......................................... .281
Check Engine ................................. 286
Coolant .......................................... 287
Distance warning ........................... 289
ESP ®
.............................................. 283
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 284
Overview .......................................... 34
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF .............. .43
Reserve fuel .................................. .286
Restraint system ............................ 285
Seat belt ........................................ 280
SPORT handling mode ................... 284
Tire pressure monitor .................... 290
Warranty .............................................. 24
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 278
Wheel and tire combination
see Tires
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 389
Wheel chock ...................................... 385
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 384
Checking ........................................ 363
Cleaning ......................................... 338
Cleaning (warning) ......................... 384
Emergency spare wheel ................. 404
Important safety notes .................. 362
Interchanging/changing ................ 384
Mounting a new wheel ................... 388
Mounting a wheel .......................... 385
Removing a wheel .......................... 388
Storing .......................................... .384
Tightening torque ........................... 389
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 389
Window curtain air bag
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 150
Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 334
Notes ............................................. 418
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 139
Rear window wiper ........................ 137
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 137
Switching on/off ........................... 136
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 364
Slippery road surfaces ................... 186
Snow chains .................................. 365
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 331
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 364
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 339
Important safety notes .................. 137
Replacing (rear window) ................ 138
Replacing (windshield )................... 137
Wooden trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 341
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Z
ZONE function Switching on/of f........................... 150 22
Index

ton
0085and push the rod downwards until it
engages.
X Make sure that locking button 0087on brack-
ets 0044is pressed.
This keeps brackets 0044in place on the
loading rail.
X To remove: press release button 0085on
respective bracket 0044and remove tele-
scopic rod 0043by pulling it upwards and out. Stowage well under the trunk floor
(Sedan)
! Unhook the handle before again before
closing the trunk lid and clip it in securely to prevent the handle flap from protruding.
Otherwise, you could damage the handle. The TIREFIT kit, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are
located in the stowage compartment.
X To open: pull handle 0043up. X
Hook handle 0043into rain trough 0044. EASY-PACK folding floor with stowage
compartment under the cargo com-
partment floor (Wagon)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you drive when the EASY-PACK folding floor is open, objects could be flung around, thus
striking vehicle occupants. There is a risk of
injury, particularly in the event of sudden
braking or a sudden change in direction.
Always close the EASY-PACK folding floor
before a journey.
! Do not apply pressure to the EASY-PACK
folding luggage-compartment floor when it is fully open. You may otherwise damage
the hinges of the EASY-PACK folding lug-
gage-compartment floor.
! Vehicles with a B&O sound system: do not
remove the EASY-PACK folding floor.
Removing the EASY-PACK folding floor will
cause the cable set or the amplifier to be
damaged because the amplifier module is
screwed to the underside of the EASY-
PACK folding floor.
Opening and closing the folding cargo
compartment floor The parts of the EASY-PACK load-securing kit
are contained beneath the EASY-PACK fold-
ing floor. Beneath the insert, you will find, for
example, the TIREFIT kit or the emergency
spare wheel and the vehicle tool kit. 306
Sto
wage areasStowage an d features

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 27). Where will I find...?
Vehicle tool kit
General notes The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stow-
age well under the trunk floor/cargo com-
partment floor (Y page 306). Depending on
the vehicle equipment, the vehicle tool kit is
on the left-hand side or the right-hand side in the stowage well under the trunk floor/cargo
compartment floor.
Vehicles with a TIREFIT kit Vehicle tool kit in the left-hand stowage well (exam-
ple: equipment and country-specific variations
possible)
0043 Tire sealant filler bottle
0044 Folding wheel chock
0087 One pair of gloves (under jack)
0085 Tire inflation compressor 0083
Towing eye
0084 Jack
006B Alignment bolt
006C Fuse allocation chart
006D Lug wrench
X Open the trunk lid/tailgate.
X Sedan: lift up the floor of the trunk
(Y page 306).
Vehicles with a spare
wheel/"Minispare" emergency spare
wheel (Example: equipment and country-specific varia-
tions possible)
0043 Vehicle tool kit tray
0044 Stowage well
0087 Spare wheel/"Minispare" emergency
spare wheel
X Open the trunk lid/tailgate.
X Sedan: lift up the floor of the trunk
(Y page 306).
The vehicle tool kit contains:
R Folding wheel chock
R Fuse allocation chart
R Jack
R Alignment bolt
R One pair of gloves
R Lug wrench
R Towing eye 344
Where will I find...?Roadside Assistance

Vehicles with a collapsible spare wheel
(Example: equipment and country-specific varia-
tions possible)
0043 Towing eye
0044 One pair of gloves
0087 Jack
0085 Folding wheel chock
0083 Alignment bolt
0084 Sheet for faulty wheel
006B Tire inflation compressor
006C Lug wrench
006D Fuse allocation chart
X Open the trunk lid.
X Lift the trunk floor upwards (Y page 306).Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with: R MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat prop-
erties) (Y page 345)
Vehicle preparation is not necessary on
vehicles with MOExtended tires
R a TIREFIT kit (Y page 344)
R an emergency spare wheel (Y page 404)
Information on changing/mounting a wheel
(Y page 384).
X Stop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
X Switch on the hazard warning lamps. X
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(Y page 179).
X If possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
X Vehicles with AIRMATIC: make sure that
"normal" level is selected (Y page 202).
X Switch off the engine.
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: remove
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: open the
driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status
0. This is the same as the SmartKey having
been removed.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: remove the
Start/Stop button from the ignition lock
(Y page 158).
X All occupants must get out of the vehicle.
Make sure that they are not endangered as
they do so.
X Make sure that no one is near the danger
area while a wheel is being changed. Any-
one who is not directly assisting in the
wheel change should, for example, stand
behind the barrier.
X Get out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traf-
fic conditions when doing so.
X Close the driver's door. MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
General notes With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tires. The affected
tire must not show any clearly visible damage.
You can recognize MOExtended tires by the
MOExtended marking which appears on the
sidewall of the tire. You will find this marking next to the tire size designation, the load-
bearing capacity and the speed index
(Y page 378). Flat tire
345Roadside Assistance

Useful information
............................362
Important safety notes ....................362
Operation ........................................... 362
Winter operation ............................... 364
Tire pressure ..................................... 366
Loading the vehicle ..........................372
All about wheels and tires ...............376
Changing a wheel ............................. 384
Wheel and tire combinations ...........389
Emergency spare wheel ...................404 361Wheels and tires

Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional equip- ment of your vehicle available at the time of
publication of the Operator's Manual.
Country-specific differences are possible.
Please note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all features described. This
also applies to safety-related systems and
functions.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (Y page 27). Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If wheels and tires of the wrong size are used, the wheel brakes or suspension components
may be damaged. There is a risk of an acci-
dent.
Always replace wheels and tires with those
that fulfill the specifications of the original
part.
When replacing wheels, make sure to use the
correct:
R designation
R model
When replacing tires, make sure to use the
correct:
R designation
R manufacturer
R model G
WARNING
A flat tire severely impairs the driving, steer-
ing and braking characteristics of the vehicle.
There is a risk of accident.
Tires without run-flat characteristics:
R do not drive with a flat tire.
R immediately replace the flat tire with your
emergency spare wheel or spare wheel, or
consult a qualified specialist workshop. Tires with run-flat characteristics:
R pay attention to the information and warn-
ing notices on MOExtended tires (tires with
run-flat characteristics).
Accessories that are not approved for your
vehicle by Mercedes-Benz or are not being
used correctly can impair the operating
safety.
Before purchasing and using non-approved
accessories, visit a qualified specialist work-
shop and ask about:
R suitability
R legal stipulations
R factory recommendations
Information on the dimensions and types of
wheels and tires for your vehicle can be found in the "Wheel/tire combinations" section
(Y page 389).
Information on air pressure for the tires on
your vehicle can be found:
R on the vehicle's Tire and Loading Informa-
tion placard on the B-pillar
R on the tire pressure label on the fuel filler
flap Operation
Information on driving
If the vehicle is heavily loaded, check the tire pressures and correct them if necessary.
While driving, pay attention to vibrations,
noises and unusual handling characteristics,
e.g. pulling to one side. This may indicate that the wheels or tires are damaged. If you sus-
pect that a tire is defective, reduce your
speed immediately. Stop the vehicle as soon
as possible to check the wheels and tires for
damage. Hidden tire damage could also be
causing the unusual handling characteristics.
If you find no signs of damage, have the tires
and wheels checked at a qualified specialist
workshop. 362
OperationWheels and tires

When parking your vehicle, make sure that
the tires do not get deformed by the curb or
other obstacles. If it is necessary to drive over
curbs, speed humps or similar elevations, try to do so slowly and at an obtuse angle. Oth-
erwise, the tires, particularly the sidewalls,
may be damaged. Regular checking of wheels and tires
G
WARNING
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tires regularly for signs of damage
and replace any damaged tires immediately.
Regularly check the wheels and tires of your
vehicle for damage at least once a month, as well as after driving off-road or on rough
roads. Damaged wheels can cause a loss of
tire pressure. Pay particular attention to dam-
age such as:
R cuts in the tires
R punctures
R tears in the tires
R bulges on tires
R deformation or severe corrosion on wheels
Regularly check the tire tread depth and the
condition of the tread across the whole width of the tire (Y page 363). If necessary, turn the
front wheels to full lock in order to inspect the
inner side of the tire surface.
All wheels must have a valve cap to protect
the valve against dirt and moisture. Do not
mount anything onto the valve other than the standard valve cap or other valve caps
approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle.
Do not use any other valve caps or systems,
e.g. tire pressure monitoring systems.
Regularly check the pressure of all the tires
particularly prior to long trips. Adjust the tire pressure as necessary (Y page 366).
Observe the notes on the emergency spare
wheel (Y page 404). The service life of tires depends, among other
things, on the following factors:
R Driving style
R Tire pressure
R Distance covered Important safety notes on the tire
tread
G
WARNING
Insufficient tire tread will reduce tire traction.
The tire is no longer able to dissipate water.
This means that on wet road surfaces, the risk of hydroplaning increases, in particular where speed is not adapted to suit the driving con-
ditions. There is a risk of accident.
If the tire pressure is too high or too low, tires
may exhibit different levels of wear at differ-
ent locations on the tire tread. Thus, you
should regularly check the tread depth and
the condition of the tread across the entire
width of all tires.
Minimum tire tread depth for:
R Summer tires: 00CEin (3 mm)
R M+S tires: 00CFin (4 mm)
For safety reasons, replace the tires before
the legally prescribed limit for the minimum
tire tread depth is reached. Bar indicator
0043for tread wear is integrated
into the tire tread.
Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by
law. Six indicators are positioned on the tire
tread. They are visible once a tread depth of Operation
363Wheels and tires Z

approximately
00CDin(1.6 mm) has been
re ached. If this is the case, the tire is so worn
that it must be replaced. Selecting, mounting and replacing
tires
R Only mount tires and wheels of the same
type and make.
Exception: it is permissible to install a dif-
ferent type or make in the event of a flat
tire. Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics" section
(Y page 345).
R Only mount tires of the correct size onto
the wheels.
R Break in new tires at moderate speeds for
the first 60 miles (100 km). They only reach
their full performance after this distance.
R Do not drive with tires which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (hydroplaning).
R Replace the tires after six years at the lat-
est, regardless of wear.
Observe the notes on the emergency spare
wheel (Y page 404). MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat
characteristics), you can continue to drive
your vehicle even if there is a total loss of
pressure in one or more tires.
MOExtended tires may only be used in con-
junction with an active tire pressure monitor
and only on wheels specifically tested by
Mercedes-Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tires with
a flat tire (Y page 345).
i Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires
are not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the
factory. It is therefore recommended that
you additionally equip your vehicle with a
TIREFIT kit if you mount tires that do not feature run-flat properties, e.g. winter tires.
A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from a quali- fied specialist workshop. Winter operation
General notes
Have your vehicle winter-proofed at a quali-
fied specialist workshop at the onset of win-
ter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section (Y page 384). Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), summer
tires lose elasticity and therefore traction and braking power. Change the tires on your vehi-cle to M+S tires. Using summer tires at very
cold temperatures could cause cracks to
form, thereby damaging the tires perma-
nently. Mercedes-Benz cannot accept
responsibility for this type of damage. G
WARNING
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation pres-
sure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. There is a risk of accident.
Check the tires regularly for signs of damage
and replace any damaged tires immediately. M+S tires
G
WARNING
M+S tires with a tire tread depth of less than
00CF in (4 mm) are not suitable for use in winter
and do not provide sufficient traction. There is
a risk of an accident.
M+S tires with a tread depth of less than 00CFin
(4 mm) must be replaced immediately.
At temperatures below 45 ‡(+7 †), use win-
ter tires or all-season tires. Both types of tire are identified by the M+S marking. 364
Winter operationWheels and tires