warning light MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class SEDAN 2016 W213 Owner's Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
4ETS (Electronic Traction System)see ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
4MATIC (permanent all-wheel
drive)
Function/notes ............................ .168
12 V socket
see Sockets
115 V socket ...................................... 251
360° camera
Cleaning ......................................... 268
Function/notes .............................1 73
A
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 192
Function/notes ................................ 75
Warning lamp ................................. 205
Access data of the mobile phone
network provider
Making entries ............................... 234
Selecting ........................................ 233
Accident
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 67
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 133
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/information .................... 180
Active Driving Assistance package .. 180
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Display message ............................ 191
Function/information .................... 183
Active multicontour seat .................. 116
Active Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 170
Important safety notes .................. 170
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 84 Adaptive Brake Assist
Function/notes ................................ 80
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 167
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes ............................. 122
Switching on/off ........................... 123
Address book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Air bags
Deployment ..................................... 63
Display message ............................ 198
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 56
Important safety notes .................... 54
Introduction ..................................... 54
Knee bag .......................................... 56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 58
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indica-
tor lamp ........................................... 49
Pelvis air bag ................................... 57
Side impact air bag .......................... 56
Window curtai n a
ir bag .................... 57
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC
Function/notes ............................. 166
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 87
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 87
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 87
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ambient lighting
Setting the brightness (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Setting the color (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ................................................ 167
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 190
Animals in the vehicle ......................... 75
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
4Index

Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Notes/function .............................. 178
see Active Blind Spot Assist
BlueTEC
Adding DEF .................................... 149
BlueTEC (DEF) .................................... 341
Bluetooth
®
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 231
Entering the passcode ................... 229
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
Telephony ...................................... 227
Box (trunk) ......................................... 245
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 194
Notes ............................................. 342
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 75
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 80
BAS .................................................. 76
BAS PLUS with Cross-Traffic
Assist ............................................... 76
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 342
Display message ............................ 192
High-performance brake system .... 154
HOLD function ............................... 165
Important safety notes .................. 154
Maintenance .................................. 154
Parking brake ................................ 152
Riding tips ...................................... 154
Warning lamp ................................. 204
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting) ................................... 37
Bulbs
see Replacing bulbs Buttons and controller
...................... 222
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 29
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Car
see Vehicle
Car key
see SmartKey
Care
360° camera ................................. 268
Car wash ........................................ 267
Carpets .......................................... 268
Display ........................................... 268
Exterior lights ................................ 268
Gear or selector lever .................... 268
Interior ........................................... 268
Matte finish ................................... 268
Notes ............................................. 266
Paint .............................................. 268
Plastic trim .................................... 268
Power washer ................................ 268
Rear view camera .......................... 268
Roof lining ...................................... 268
Seat belt ........................................ 268
Seat cover ..................................... 268
Sensors ......................................... 268
Tail pipes ....................................... 268
Trim pieces .................................... 268
Washing by hand ........................... 268
Wheels ........................................... 268
Windows ........................................ 268
Wiper blades .................................. 268
Wooden trim .................................. 268
Cargo compartment
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 99
Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes .................. 243
Cargo compartment enlargement ... 241
Cargo compartment floor ................. 248
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 245
Important safety information ......... 244
6Index

Coolant (engine)Checking the level ........................ .265
Display message ............................ 199
Filling capacity ............................... 343
Important safety notes .................. 342
Temperature (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Temperature gauge ........................ 188
Warning lamp ................................. 209
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 34
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 191
Function/notes .............................1 21
Crash-responsive emergency light-
ing ....................................................... 123
Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 156
Cruise control lever ....................... 156
Deactivating ................................... 156
Display message ............................ 191
Driving system ............................... 155
Function/notes .............................1 55
Important safety notes .................. 155
Selecting ........................................ 156
Setting a speed .............................. 156
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 156
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 251
Important safety notes .................. 251
Rear compartment ......................... 251
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ..................................................... 32
Customer Relations Department ....... 32
D
Dashboard
see Instrument cluster
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Switching on/off (switch) .............. 121 Declarations of conformity
................. 31
DEF
Adding ...........................................1 49
Filling capacity ............................... 341
Important safety notes .................. 341
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Interior lighting .............................. 190
Diagnostics connection ......................31
Diesel .................................................. 33 9
Digital Operator's Manua l
Help ................................................ .25
Introduction .....................................2 5
Digital speedomete r........................ .190
DIRECT SELECT lever
Automatic transmission ................. 142
Display (cleaning instructions) ........268
Display messages
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 266
Calling up (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 191
Driving systems .............................1 91
Engine ............................................ 199
General notes ................................ 191
Hiding (on-board computer) ........... 191
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 191
Lights ............................................. 191
Safety systems .............................. 192
SmartKey ....................................... 191
Tires ............................................... 200
Vehicle ...........................................2 01
Distance recorder .............................1 90
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning l
amp)
.... 210
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 79
DISTRONIC PLUS
Activating ....................................... 158
Activation conditions ..................... 158
Deactivating ................................... 161
Display message ............................ 191
Displays in the multifunction dis-
play ................................................ 161
Function/notes ............................. 156
Important safety notes .................. 157
8Index

Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer, except AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 190
AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 190
Characteristics ................................. 81
Deactivating/activating (button
in AMG vehicles) .............................. 82
Deactivating/activating (except
AMG vehicles) ................................ 190
Display message ............................ 192
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 81
Function/notes ................................ 80
General notes .................................. 80
Important safety information ........... 81
Trailer stabilization ........................... 84
Warning lamp ................................. 206
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction Sys-
tem) ...................................................... 81
Exhaust check ................................... 154
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 268
Exterior lighting
Setting options .............................. 120
see Lights
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 117
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 117
Folding in when locking (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 117
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 117
Setting ........................................... 117
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 117
Storing the parking position .......... 117
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 239
F
Favorites
Adding ........................................... 223
Deleting ......................................... 224
Displaying and calling up ............... 223
Moving ........................................... 224
Overview ........................................ 223
Renaming ....................................... 224
Filler cap
see Fuel filler flap Flat tire
MOExtended tires .......................... 272
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 271
TIREFIT kit ...................................... 273
see Emergency spare wheel
Floormats ........................................... 259
Frequencies
Mobile phone ................................. 334
Two-way radio ................................ 334
Front fog lamps
Display message ............................ 191
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 339
Consumption statistics .................. 190
Displaying the current consump-
tion ................................................ 190
Displaying the range ...................... 190
Driving tips .................................... 153
Flexible fuel vehicles ...................... 340
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 338
Important safety notes .................. 337
Premium-grade unleaded gaso-
line ................................................. 338
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Quality (diesel) ............................... 339
Refueling ........................................ 145
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 338
Fuel filler flap
Emergency release ........................ 147
Opening ......................................... 146
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 338
Problem (malfunction) ................... 149
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 270
Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 284
Before changing ............................. 284
Fuse box in the cargo compart-
ment .............................................. 285
Fuse box in the engine compart-
ment .............................................. 285
Fuse box in the trunk ..................... 285
Important safety notes .................. 284
Index11

G
Garage door openerClearing the memory .....................2 59
General notes ................................ 256
Important safety notes .................. 257
Opening/closing the garage door .. 259
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 257
Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 257
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................1 90
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 268
Genuine parts ...................................... 27
Glove box ...........................................2 39
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
H
HANDS-FREE ACCESS.......................... 99
Hazard warning lamps ......................120
Head bags
Display message ............................ 196
Head restraints
Adjusting ....................................... 116
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 116
see NECK-PRO head restraints
see NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Headlamps
Fogging up ..................................... 120
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 122
Changing bulbs .............................. 124
Display message ............................ 191
Switching on/off ........................... 121
Hill start assist .................................. 141
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 165
Deactivating ................................... 166
Function/notes .............................1 65Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
Hood
Closing ...........................................2 63
Display message ............................ 201
Important safety notes .................. 262
Opening ......................................... 262
Hydroplaning ..................................... 155
I
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 87
Indicator and warning lamps
COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
PLUS .............................................. 210
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 263
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 37
Settings ......................................... 190
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 38
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 190
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 123
Delayed switch-off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 190
Emergency lighting ........................ 123
Manual control ............................... 123
Overview ........................................ 123
Reading lamp ................................. 123
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 190
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 190
Internet
Selecting/setting access data ....... 232
Setting up an Internet connection .. 232
12Index

iPod®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 214
J
JackStorage location ............................ 270
Using ............................................ .310
Jump starting (engine) ......................279
K
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 138
SmartKey ....................................... 137
KEYLESS-GO
Deactivation ..................................... 91
Display message ............................ 191
Locking ............................................ 91
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 139
Start/Stop button .......................... 138
Starting the engine ........................ 140
Unlocking ......................................... 91
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 44
Manual drive program .................... 145
Knee bag .............................................. 56
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 190
Function/information .................... 179
Lane Tracking package ..................... 177
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 190
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 70
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 191
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 191
Light sensor (display message) ....... 191
Lights
Activating/deactivating the inte-
rior lighting delayed switch-off ....... 190
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 122 Automatic headlamp mode ............ 121
Cornering light function ................. 121
Hazard warning lamps ................... 120
High beam flasher .......................... 121
High-beam headlamps ................... 121
Light switch ................................... 120
Low-beam headlamps .................... 121
Parking lamps ................................ 121
Rear fog lamp ................................ 121
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Setting the brightness of the dis-
play/switch (on-board computer) .. 190
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 190
Standing lamps .............................. 121
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) .................... 121
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 190
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 190
Turn signals ................................... 121
see Replacing bulbs
List of access data
New provider ................................. 233
List of mobile phone network pro-
viders
With the se
lected provider ............. 233
Loading guidelines ............................ 238
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 95
Emergency locking ........................... 96
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 95
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 190
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Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
Transmission output (maximum) ....334
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................9 2
MOExtended tires .............................. 272
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 313
Mounting a new wheel ................... 313
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 09
Raising the vehicle ......................... 310
Removing a wheel .......................... 312
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 310
MP3
Operation ....................................... 190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................1 88
Permanent display ......................... 190
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 189
Overview .......................................... 39
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
N
Navigation
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 190
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 14
Showing/hiding the menu ............. 225
Switching to ................................... 225
see separate operating instructions
NECK-PRO head restraints
Operation ......................................... 65
Resetting triggered .......................... 65
NECK-PRO luxury head restraints
Important safety notes .................... 65
Operation ......................................... 65
Resetting when triggered ................. 66
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 136
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 58
Faults ............................................... 62
Operation ......................................... 58
System self-test ............................... 60
Occupant safety
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 67
Children in the vehicle ..................... 68
Important safety notes .................... 49
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem ..................................................4 8
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 58
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 49
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 75
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ...............................6 6
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 67
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 49
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 58
Faults ............................................... 62
Operation ......................................... 58
System self-test ...............................6 0
Odometer .......................................... .190
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 190
Assistance menu ........................... 190
Audio menu ................................... 190
Convenience submenu .................. 190
Display messages .......................... 191
Displaying a service message ........2 66
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 161
Factory settings submenu ............. 190
Important safety notes .................. 188
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 190
Lighting submenu .......................... 190
Menu overview ..................... ......... 190
Message memory .......................... 191
Na

vigation menu ............................ 190
Index15

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
~
;Combination switch121
=Instrument cluster37
?Horn~
ADIRECT SELECT lever142
BPARKTRONIC warning dis-
play
168
COverhead control panel44
DClimate control systems130
EIgnition lock137
Start/Stop button138
FunctionPage
FAdjusts the steering wheel
electrically
117
Steering wheel heating~
GCruise control lever~
HParking brake~
IDiagnostics connection31
JOpens the hood262
KReleases the parking brake~
LLight switch120
36Cockpit
At a glance

For more information about children traveling
with you in the vehicle and on child restraint
systems, see "Children in the vehicle"
(
Ypage 68).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an
accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details. USA only: for further information con-
tact our Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1‑800‑367 ‑6372).
Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and
at regular intervals while the engine is run-
ning. Therefore, malfunctions can be detec-
ted in good time.
The 6 restraint system warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up when the igni-
tion is switched on. It goes out no later than a
few seconds after the vehicle is started. The
components of the restraint system are in
operational readiness.
A malfunction has occurred if the 6
restraint system warning lamp:
Rdoes not light up after the ignition is
switched on
Rdoes not go out after a few seconds with
the engine running
Rlights up again while the engine is running
GWARNING
If restraint system is malfunctioning, restraint
system components may be triggered unin-
tentionally or might not be triggered at all in
the event of an accident with a high rate of
vehicle deceleration. This can affect the Emer- gency Tensioning Device or air bag, for exam-
ple. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Have the restraint system checked and
repaired in a qualified specialist workshop as
soon as possible.
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp :
is part of the Occupant Classification System
(OCS).
The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
informs you about the status of the front-
passenger front air bag.
If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp:
Ris lit: the front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated. It will then not be deployed in
the event of an accident.
Rdoes not light up: the front-passenger
front air bag is enabled. If, in the event of an
accident, all deployment criteria are met,
the front-passenger front air bag is
deployed.
Occupant safety49
Safety
Z

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