eco stop start MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN 2016 W213 Owner's Manual

Anti-Theft Alarm systemsee ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Asht ray.............................................. .251
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........2 66
Hiding a service message .............. 266
Notes ............................................. 266
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 266
Service message ............................ 266
Special service requirements ......... 266
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 87
Function ...........................................8 7
Switching off the alarm .................... 87
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 175
Audio 20
Components .................................. 216
Controller ...................................... 222
Display ........................................... 217
Functions ....................................... 216
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 191
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 267
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 141
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 141
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 121
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 144
Automatic drive program ............... 144
Changing gear ............................... 144
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 142
Display message ............................ 191
Drive program display .................... 143 Driving tip
s .................................... 144
Eme
rgency running mode .............. 144
Engaging drive position .................. 143
Engaging neutral ............................ 143
Engaging park position (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 142
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 143
Engaging reverse gear ................... 143
Engaging the park position ............ 143
Kickdown ....................................... 144
Manual drive program .................... 144
Manual drive program (AMG vehi-
cles) ............................................... 144
Overview ........................................ 142
Problem (malfunction) ................... 144
Program selector button ................ 144
Pulling away ................................... 140
Selector lever ................................ 142
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 144
Transmission position display ........ 142
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 143
Transmission positions .................. 144
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 144
B
Back button ....................................... 222
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 76
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) with Cross-Traffic Assist
Function/notes ................................ 76
Important safety notes .................... 77
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 93
Replacing ......................................... 93
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 278
Important safety notes .................. 275
Jump starting ................................. 279
Belt
see Seat belts
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Index5

see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
E
E10see Fuel
EASY-ENTRY feature
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Function/notes ............................. 117
EASY-EXIT feature
Function/notes ............................. 117
Switching on/off ........................... 190
EASY-PACK cargo compartment
management system ........................ 246
EASY-PACK folding floor
Important safety notes .................. 248
EASY-PACK folding luggage-com-
partment floor
Opening and closing ......................2 49
EASY-PACK load-securing kit
Components and storage .............. 246
Inserting the brackets into the
loading rail ..................................... 247
EASY-PACK rear sill protector .......... 249
EASY-PACK trunk box ....................... 245
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution)
Display message ............................ 194
Function/notes ................................ 84
ECO display
Function/notes ............................. 154
ECO start/stop function
Automatic engine start .................. 141
Automatic engine switch-off .......... 141
Deactivating/activating ................. 141
General information ....................... 141
Important safety notes .................. 141
Introduction ................................... 141
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
Emergency
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 67
Emergency release
Driver's door .................................... 96
Fuel filler flap ................................. 147
Trunk ............................................. 103 Vehicle ............................................. 96
Emergency spare wheel
General notes ................................ 329
Important safety notes .................. 329
Removing ....................................... 329
Storage location ............................ 329
Stowing .......................................... 330
Technical data ............................... 332
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Activation ......................................... 63
Emergency unlocking
Tailgate .......................................... 103
Emissi ons c
ontrol
Service and warranty information .... 28
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 202
Display message ............................ 199
ECO start/stop function ................ 141
Engine number ............................... 337
Irregular running ............................ 142
Jump-starting ................................. 279
Starting problems .......................... 142
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 140
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 140
Switching off .................................. 152
Tow-starting (vehicle) ..................... 284
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ................... 142
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 264
Checking the oil level ..................... 263
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 264
Display message ............................ 191
Filling capacity ............................... 342
Notes about oil grades ................... 341
Notes on oil level/consumption .... 263
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Entering an address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram)
Activating/deactivating (except
AMG vehicles) .................................. 81
10Index

Setting the timesee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Settings
Factory (on-board computer) ......... 190
On-board computer ....................... 190
SETUP (on-board computer) .............190
Side impact air bag .............................5 6
Side marker lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 191
Side windows
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Important safety information ......... 104
Opening/closing (all) ..................... 105
Opening/closing (front) ................. 105
Problem (malfunction) ................... 106
Resetting ....................................... 105
SIRIUS services
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes .................. 106
Opening/closing ............................ 107
Problem (malfunction) ................... 111
Resetting ....................................... 108
see Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 93
Changing the programming ............. 92
Checking the battery ....................... 93
Display message ............................ 191
Door central locking/unlocking ....... 90
Important safety notes .................... 90
Loss ................................................. 94
Mechanical key ................................ 92
Overview .......................................... 90
Positions (ignition lock) ................. 137
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 94
Starting the engine ........................ 140
SMS
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Snow chains ...................................... 291
Sockets
Center console .............................. 251
General notes ................................ 251
Luggage compartment ................... 251 Rear compartment ......................... 251
Spare wheel
Stowing .......................................... 330
Special seat belt retractor .................. 69
Specialist workshop ............................ 31
Speed, controlling
see Cru ise co
ntrol
Speedometer
In the Instrument cluster ................. 37
Segments ...................................... 188
Selecting the unit of measure-
ment .............................................. 190
see Instrument cluster
SPORT handling mode
Activating/deactivating (AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 82
Warning lamp ................................. 207
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 139
STEER CONTROL .................................. 86
Steering (display message) .............. 201
Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
(DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Display message ............................ 191
Steering assistant STEER CON-
TROL
see STEER CONTROL
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 117
Button overview ............................... 39
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 189
Important safety notes .................. 117
Paddle shifters ............................... 144
Steering wheel heating .................. 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Steering wheel (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off ........................... 117
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 144
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 190
Index19

Center console
Center console, upper section
FunctionPage
:Audio system or COMAND~
;cSeat heating116
=sSeat ventilation~
?cPARKTRONIC168
A¤ECO start/stop func-
tion (AMG vehicles)
~
B£ Hazard warning
lamps
120
FunctionPage
C45Indicator lamp58
DATA indicator lamp87
EÜ Retracts the rear seat
head restraints (Wagon)
~
Fu Sedan: rear window
roller sunblind
~
Center console41
At a glance

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.
iRead the information on qualified special-
ist workshops (
Ypage 31).
Panic alarm
XTo activate: press the!button :for
approximately one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed.
XTo deactivate: press the!button :
again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS ‑GO:
XPress the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Restraint system: introduction
The restraint system can reduce the risk of
vehicle occupants coming into contact with
parts of the vehicle's interior in the event of
an accident. The restraint system can also
reduce the forces to which vehicle occupants
are subjected during an accident.
The restraint system comprises:
RSeat belt system
RAir bags
RChild restraint system
RChild seat securing systems
The components of the restraint system work
in conjunction with each other. They can only
deploy their protective function if, at all times,
all vehicle occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly
(
Ypage 51)
Rhave adjusted their seat and head restraint
properly (
Ypage 115).
As the driver, you also have to make sure that
the steering wheel is adjusted correctly.
Observe the information relating to the cor-
rect driver's seat position (
Ypage 114).
You also have to make sure that an air bag can inflate properly if deployed (
Ypage 54).
An air bag supplements a correctly worn seat
belt. As an additional safety device, the air
bag increases the level of protection for vehi-
cle occupants in the event of an accident. For
example, if, in the event of an accident, the
protection offered by the seat belt is suffi-
cient, the air bags are not deployed. When an
accident occurs, only the air bags that
increase protection in that particular accident
situation are deployed. However, seat belts
and air bags generally do not protect against objects penetrating the vehicle from the out-
side.
Information on restraint system operation
can be found under "Triggering of the Emer-
gency Tensioning Devices and air bags"
(
Ypage 63).
48Occupant safety
Safety

You can switch the seat-belt adjustment on
and off in the on-board computer.
Belt warning for the driver and front
passenger
The7 seat belt warning lamp in the instru-
ment cluster is a reminder that all vehicle
occupants must wear their seat belts. It may
light up continuously or flash. In addition,
there may be a warning tone.
Regardless of whether the driver's seat belt
has already been fastened, the 7seat belt
warning lamp lights up for six seconds each
time the engine is started. If, after
six seconds, the driver or front-passenger
seat belt has not been fastened and the doors
are closed, the 7seat belt warning lamp
lights up. As soon as the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are fastened or a front
door is opened again, the 7seat belt
warning lamp goes out.
If the driver's seat belt is not fastened after
the engine is started, an additional warning
tone will sound. This warning tone stops after
six seconds or when the driver's seat belt is
fastened.
If the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph
(25 km/h) once and the driver's and front-
passenger seat belts are not fastened, a
warning tone sounds. A warning tone also
sounds with increasing intensity for
60 seconds or until the driver or front
passenger have fastened their seat belts.
If the driver or front passenger unfasten their
seat belts during the journey, the seat belt
warning is activated again.
iFor more information on the 7seat
belt warning lamp, see "Warning and indi-
cator lamps in the instrument cluster, seat
belts" (
Ypage 202).
Air bags
Introduction
The installation point of an air bag can be rec- ognized by the AIR BAG symbol.
An air bag complements the correctly fas-
tened seat belt. It is no substitute for the seat
belt. The air bag provides additional protec-
tion in applicable accident situations.
Not all air bags are deployed in an accident.
The different air bag systems function inde-
pendently from one another (
Ypage 63).
However, no system available today can com-
pletely eliminate injuries and fatalities.
It is also not possible to rule out a risk of injury
caused by an air bag due to the high speed at
which the air bag must be deployed.
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not sit in the correct seat position,
the air bag cannot protect as intended and
could even cause additional injury when
deployed. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
To avoid hazardous situations, always make
sure that all of the vehicle's occupants:
Rhave fastened their seat belts correctly,
including pregnant women
Rare sitting correctly and maintain the great-
est possible distance to the air bags
Rfollow the following instructions
Always make sure that there are no objects
between the air bag and the vehicle's occu-
pants.
RAdjust the seats properly before beginning
your journey. Always make sure that the
seat is in an almost upright position. The
center of the head restraint must support
the head at about eye level.
RMove the driver's and front-passenger
seats as far back as possible. The driver's
seat position must allow the vehicle to be
driven safely.
54Occupant safety
Safety

Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Introduction
The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
categorizes the person in the front-passenger
seat. Depending on that result, the front-
passenger front air bag is either enabled or
deactivated.
The system does not deactivate:
Rthe side impact air bag
Rthe pelvis air bag
Rthe window curtain air bag
Rthe Emergency Tensioning Devices
Prerequisites
To be classified correctly, the front passenger
must sit:
Rwith the seat belt fastened correctly
Rin an almost upright position with their
back against the seat backrest
Rwith their feet resting on the floor, if possi-
ble
If the front passenger does not observe these
conditions, OCS may produce a false classi-
fication, e.g. because the front passenger:
Rtransfers their weight by supporting them-
selves on a vehicle armrest
Rsits in such a way that their weight is raised
from the seat cushion
If it is absolutely necessary to install a child
restraint system on the front-passenger seat,
be sure to observe the correct positioning of
the child restraint system. Never place
objects under or behind the child restraint
system, e.g. cushions. The entire base of the
child restraint system must always rest on the seat cushion of the front-passenger seat. The
backrest of the forward-facing child restraint
system must lie as flat as possible against the
backrest of the front-passenger seat.
The child restraint system must not touch theroof or be subjected to a load by the head
restraint. Adjust the angle of the seat back- rest and the head restraint position accord-
ingly.
Only then can OCS be guaranteed to function
correctly. Always observe the child restraint
system manufacturer's installation instruc-
tions.
Occupant Classification System opera-
tion (OCS)
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp :
shows you whether the front-passenger front
air bag is deactivated.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock or on vehicles with KEYLESS-
GO, press the Start/Stop button once or
twice.
The system carries out self-diagnostics.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
must light up for approximately six seconds.
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
then displays the status of the front-
passenger front air bag. If the status of the
front-passenger front air bag changes while
the vehicle is in motion, an air bag display
message may appear in the instrument clus-
ter (
Ypage 198). When the front-passenger
seat is occupied, always pay attention to the
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp. Be
aware of the status of the front-passenger
front air bag both before and during the jour-
ney.
58Occupant safety
Safety

or more wheels are braked to stabilize the
vehicle. The engine output is also modified to
keep the vehicle on the desired course within
physical limits. ESP
®assists the driver when
pulling away on wet or slippery roads. ESP®
can also stabilize the vehicle during braking.
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 75).
ETS traction control is part of ESP
®. On vehi-
cles with 4MATIC, 4ETS is part of ESP®.
Traction control brakes the drive wheels indi-
vidually if they spin. This enables you to pull
away and accelerate on slippery surfaces, for
example if the road surface is slippery on one
side. In addition, more drive torque is trans-
ferred to the wheel or wheels with traction.
Traction control remains active, even if you
deactivate ESP
®.
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 75).
GWARNING
If ESP
®is malfunctioning, ESP®is unable to
stabilize the vehicle. Additionally, further driv-
ing safety systems are deactivated. This
increases the risk of skidding and an accident.
Drive on carefully. Have ESP
®checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or per-
formance tests may only be carried out on
a 2-axle dynamometer. Before you operate
the vehicle on such a dynamometer, please
consult a qualified workshop. You could
otherwise damage the drive train or the
brake system.
Vehicles without 4MATIC: observe the notes
on ESP
®(Ypage 283) when towing the vehi-
cle with a raised rear axle.
ESP
®is only deactivated if the åwarning
lamp is lit continuously. If the
÷ warning lamp and the åwarn-
ing lamp are lit continuously, ESP
®not avail-
able due to a malfunction.
Observe the information on warning lamps
(
Ypage 206) and display messages which
may be shown in the instrument cluster
(
Ypage 192).
iOnly use wheels with the recommended
tire sizes. Only then will ESP®function
properly.
Characteristics of ESP®
General information
If the ÷ ESP warning lamp goes out before
beginning the journey, ESP
®is automatically
active.
If ESP
®intervenes, the ÷ESP®warning
lamp flashes in the instrument cluster.
If ESP
®intervenes:
XDo not deactivate ESP®under any circum-
stances.
XOnly depress the accelerator pedal as far as
necessary when pulling away.
XAdapt your driving style to suit the prevail-
ing road and weather conditions.
ECO start/stop function
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving. The engine starts automati-
cally when the driver wants to pull away again.
ESP
®remains in its previously selected sta-
tus. Example: if ESP®was deactivated before
the engine was switched off, ESP®remains
deactivated when the engine is switched on
again.
Deactivating/activating ESP®(except
AMG vehicles)
Important safety notes
iObserve the "Important safety notes" sec-
tion (
Ypage 75).
Driving safety systems81
Safety
Z

XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:
grasp the outside door handle. The Smart-
Key must be outside the vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
or
XPress the Start/Stop button on the dash-
board. The SmartKey must be inside the
vehicle.
The alarm is switched off.
The alarm is not switched off, even if you
close the open door that triggered it, for
example.
iIf the alarm continues for more than
30 seconds, the mbrace emergency call
system automatically notifies the Cus-
tomer Assistance Center. This is done
either by text message or data connection.
The emergency call system sends the mes-
sage or data provided that:
Ryou have subscribed to the mbrace ser-
vice.
Rthe mbrace service has been activated
properly.
Rthe necessary mobile phone network is
available.
88Protection against theft
Safety

(Example: Sedan)
RAlways ensure that you only make the kick-ing movement within the detection range of
sensors :.
RStand at least 12 in (30 cm) away from the
rear area while doing so.
RDo not come into contact with the bumper
while making the kicking movement. Oth-
erwise, the sensors may not function cor-
rectly.
RHANDS-FREE ACCESS does not function
when the engine is started.
RIf a KEYLESS-GO key is within the rear
detection range of KEYLESS-GO, HAND-
FREE ACCESS could be triggered. For this
reason, the trunk lid/tailgate could open or
close unintentionally, e.g. if you:
-sit down on the edge of the trunk/edge
of the cargo compartment.
-set something down or lift something up
behind the vehicle.
-polish the rear of the vehicle.
Do not carry the KEYLESS-GO key about
your person in these situations or in situa-
tions similar to these. You can thus avoid
unintentionally opening or closing the trunk
lid/tailgate.
RDirt caused by road salt around sensors :
may restrict functionality.
RUsing the HANDS-FREE ACCESS with a
prosthetic leg may restrict functionality.
Operation
(Example: Sedan)
XTo open/close: kick into sensor detection
range :under the bumper with your foot.
Sedan: you will hear a warning tone while
the trunk lid is closing.
Wagon: you will hear a warning tone while
the tailgate is opening or closing.
XIf the trunk lid/tailgate does not open
after several attempts: wait at least ten
seconds, then move your foot under the
bumper again.
iIf you hold your foot under the bumper for
too long, the trunk lid/ tailgate does not
open or close. Repeat the leg movement
more quickly if this occurs.
Sedan: to cancel the closing procedure:
Rmove your foot in sensor detection
range:under the bumper
Rpull the handle on the outside of the trunk
lid
Rpress the closing button in the trunk lid, or
Rpress the Fbutton on the SmartKey
If the closing procedure of the trunk lid is
canceled, the trunk lid opens again auto-
matically.
Wagon: to stop the opening or closing pro-
cedure:
Rmove your foot in sensor detection
range :under the bumper
Rpull the handle on the outside of the tailgate
100Trunk/cargo compartment
Opening and closing